Diploma in Arts
Mixed Studies
A course by
University of Canterbury
A one-year diploma offering flexible study across a wide range of arts, humanities, and social science subjects at the University of Canterbury.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Ilam, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Broaden knowledge across arts disciplines
Gain knowledge in a variety of arts, humanities, social science, and related fields by choosing subjects of personal and academic interest.
Develop fundamental academic skills
Complete a foundational course to grow skills such as academic writing, critical analysis of evidence, or understanding bicultural identity.
Strengthen communication and critical thinking
Build essential skills in communication, critiquing, and idea creation applicable across many sectors.
What You're Signing Up For
The Diploma in Arts (DipArts) provides an opportunity to study arts subjects at university level without the commitment of a full three-year bachelor's degree. The program offers flexibility to choose from a broad selection of courses within the arts, humanities, social sciences, and related areas, with a compulsory foundation course focusing on academic skills or bicultural identity. Courses completed may be credited towards a Bachelor of Arts if desired.
Course Content
- Compulsory foundational course (choose one: ARTS102, MAOR165, or WRIT101)
- Up to 105 points of elective courses from areas including: Anthropology, Art History and Theory, Chinese, Cinema Studies, Classics, Community Music, Cultural Studies, Digital Humanities, Economics, Education, English, European and European Union Studies, French, Geography, German, History, Human Services, Japanese, Linguistics, Māori and Indigenous Studies, Mathematics, Media and Communication, Music, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Russian, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Te Reo Māori
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
UC's English language requirements if English is not your first language
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Arts and Culture
Education
Government and Community Services
Business
Future employment opportunities might be
Community and cultural organisations
Government and public sector roles
Business roles requiring broad communication and analytical skills
Creative industries