Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)

Summary

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) requires two semesters of full-time, or its equivalent in part-time, study. It entails a structured programme of postgraduate coursework and, in some instances, a piece of supervised research that counts for one or two of the required papers. The normal admission requirement is a completed Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the major subject(s) of the proposed programme.

The Diploma can be awarded in any of the subjects listed below, although a candidate may be permitted to study combinations of these. The primary aim of the study programme is to expose a candidate to advanced knowledge and skills in the major subject of the Bachelor's degree.

Graduates are employed in administration, business, education, government, industry and journalism where their advanced knowledge of an academic area, ability to solve problems, research and writing skills are valued. It is also a recognised qualification for admission as a candidate for the Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis)) and, if a dissertation is included, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

PGDipArts Schedule

Subjects for the Diploma

Subject Notes Anthropology Chinese Applications for the PGDipArts in Chinese are no longer being accepted. Classics (including Classical Studies, Greek and Latin) Communication Studies Computer Science Economics Prerequsites: ECON 375 and ECON 377 Education English Film and Media Studies Gender Studies Geography German Applications for the PGDipArts in German are no longer being accepted. History Indigenous Studies Japanese Applications for the PGDipArts in Japanese are no longer being accepted. Linguistics Māori Studies Mathematics Programme of study: As for the PGDipSc Music Philosophy Prerequisites: One of PHIL 105 or PHIL 222 or equivalent Philosophy, Politics and Economics Politics Psychology Programme of study: As for the PGDipSci Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Applications for the PGDipArts in Spanish are no longer being accepted. Statistics Programme of study: as for the PGDipSci Theatre Studies