Certificate in Arts

Mixed Studies

A course by

AUT

A one-semester foundational certificate covering a broad range of arts-related disciplines, designed to prepare students for undergraduate study in fields such as arts, hospitality, and social sciences.

NZ$5,129

inc GST

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

City Campus, Auckland

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Develop introductory knowledge in arts disciplines

Acquire fundamental understanding and skills within one or more selected arts-related fields such as humanities, languages, social sciences, or hospitality.

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Prepare for undergraduate study

Gain the academic preparation needed to progress to a bachelor's degree, especially in arts, hospitality, tourism, or social sciences.

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Identify academic and career interests

Explore a variety of subjects to help define your interests and future career or study pathways.

What You're Signing Up For

The Certificate in Arts at AUT is a half-year, level 5 programme designed to develop introductory knowledge and skills across a variety of arts-related subjects. Students can tailor their learning by selecting courses in areas such as creative writing, culinary arts, economics, education, hospitality, tourism, psychology, social sciences, languages, and more. The certificate prepares graduates for further undergraduate study and helps them explore their interests within the wider arts and humanities domain.

Course Content

  • Creative writing
  • Culinary arts
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Event management
  • Global tourism
  • History
  • Hospitality
  • International studies
  • Māori development
  • New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies
  • Psychology
  • Social data analytics
  • Social education
  • Social sciences
  • Spanish

What you need to know first

University Entrance (for NZ students)

Equivalent overseas qualification (for international students)

IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in Writing and 5.0 in other bands, or equivalent English language proficiency

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Arts

  • Hospitality

  • Tourism

  • Education

  • Social Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry-level roles in arts, hospitality, or related fields

  • Pathway to further undergraduate study leading to professional careers