Bachelor of Arts
Mixed Studies
A course by
AUT
A broad interdisciplinary degree that allows you to choose from majors such as languages, international studies, criminology, psychology, event management and education, preparing you for a range of meaningful careers.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop transferable skills
Graduates acquire advanced skills in communication, critical thinking, analysis, research, and problem solving.
Gain specialised knowledge
In-depth knowledge and understanding in one or two areas of specialisation (majors or minors) chosen from a broad selection within the Arts.
Workplace readiness
Practical experience through a final semester workplace placement, preparing graduates for employment.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Arts at AUT gives you the flexibility to build a degree that suits your interests, choosing from majors in areas like languages, international studies, criminology, psychology, event management and education. You'll develop key transferable skills such as problem solving, analytical thinking, communication and research, while also gaining work experience in your final semester. Graduates are equipped for diverse roles in New Zealand and internationally.
Course Content
- Core courses focusing on academic communication and transferable skills
- Culture and Society clusters aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Work Integrated Learning: supervised workplace experience in the final year
- Flexible structure: combination of majors, minors, and elective modules
- Option to specialise in majors including: Creative Writing, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Education, Event Management, Global Tourism, History, International Studies, Interpreting, Māori Development, Psychology, Social Sciences
- Wide choice of minors across arts and other AUT degrees
- Foundations in Research (for students considering postgraduate study)
What you need to know first
New Zealand University Entrance or equivalent
Interpreting major: High competency in English and one other language; interview required
NZSL-English Interpreting major: High competency in English; interview required
For other country qualifications: country-specific university entrance equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Government
NGOs
Tourism
Hospitality
Social and Community Services
Media
Business
Future employment opportunities might be
Policy advisor
Communications officer
Human resources manager
Event manager
Community development worker
Interpreter/translator
Teacher (with further study)
Researcher
Social services roles
Tourism and hospitality roles