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Certificate in Arts

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

6 months

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study.

It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time.

What will my study involve?
  • Study from a range of subjects which offer field trips, real-world case studies, projects, and more.
  • Complete four standard courses of your choice at 100 and/or 200-level in no more than two subjects.
  • This Certificate can be studied full-time in 6 months or part-time for up to 5 years.
  • Can be used as a pathway to the Diploma in Arts or the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to transfer your credits to those degrees.
Subjects and Courses
  • Anthropology
  • Art History and Theory
  • Chinese
  • Cinema Studies
  • Classics
  • Cultural Studies
  • Digital Humanities
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English
  • European and European Union Studies
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Graphic Design
  • History
  • Human Services
  • Japanese
  • Linguistics
  • Māori and Indigenous Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Media and Communication
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Russian
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Statistics
  • Te Reo Māori
  • Antarctic Studies
  • Arts
  • Astronomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biosecurity
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Fine Arts
  • Health
  • Law
  • Pacific Studies
  • Physics
  • Professional and Community Engagement
  • Writing

Entry criteria

To enrol in the certificate, you will need:

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Arts or use the admission requirements checker.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

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