Course details

Summary

The Graduate Diploma in Arts is designed for students with an undergraduate degree who want to continue into further study and broaden their skills. The programme can also help you develop knowledge in a new area.

• In the current climate of globalisation, an understanding of the impact of global issues on your future will enable you to contribute effectively to the changing environment. The International Studies major will equip you with these skills.
• The importance of interacting effectively with people from other cultures in workplace and educational settings is being widely recognised as essential. This is the first International Studies major to cover these aspects.

Students choose papers in an area of interest to accumulate 120 points. At least 75 points must be at level 7.

Papers

Students choose selected papers from:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Maori Development
• Bachelor of International Tourism Management
• Bachelor of International Hospitality Management

Career opportunities

International Studies is an ideal major if you are interested in a career that involves interaction with people from other cultures either in New Zealand or overseas. This covers a wide range of occupations and includes:

• Business
• Diplomatic service
• Service industries (hospitality, tourism, social work, local government)
• Local authorities
• Social work
• Justice system
• Health
• Police
• Teaching
• Translating and interpreting (with relevant training and qualifications)
• The media
• Public relations
• National and international human rights organisations.

Entry criteria

• A 3-year bachelor's degree; or
• Equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind.

English Language requirements:

Minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 90; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with A grade; GIE with B+ grade; CAE minimum overall score of 176; PTE minimum overall score of 58.