Graduate and postgraduate certificates and diplomas

If you have an undergraduate degree and want to continue your learning experience, find out if a graduate or postgraduate diploma may be right for you.

Graduate Certificate in Arts

The Graduate Certificate in Arts (GCertArts) can be undertaken by graduates who do not have the necessary prerequisites for entry into an Honours programme or who want to extend their knowledge into area outside of their undergraduate degree. The GCertArts is a one-trimester full-time, or up to two years part-time, programme of study.

For more information about the requirements and application process, please head over to the Graduate Certificate in Arts page.

Graduate Diploma in Arts

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (GDipArts) can be undertaken by graduates who do not have the necessary prerequisites for entry into an Honours programme or who want to extend their knowledge into area outside of their undergraduate degree. The GDipArts is a one-year full-time, or up to four years part-time, programme of study.

For more information about the requirements and application process, please head over to the Graduate Diploma in Arts page.

Postgraduate Certificate in Arts

The Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (PGCertArts) is intended for students eligible to study at 400 level, but not wishing to undertake the research component required for a BA(Hons).

Entry to the PGCertArts requires the same average grade as for a Bachelor of Arts with Honours.

For more information about the requirements and application process, please head over to the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts page.

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts) is intended for students eligible to study at 400 level, but not wishing to undertake the research component required for a BA(Hons).

Entry to the PGDipArts requires the same average grade as for a Bachelor of Arts with Honours.

For more information about the requirements and application process, please head over to the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts page.

Postgraduate enquiries

If you are interested in undertaking postgraduate study in our School or have any questions, please contact SLC@vuw.ac.nz.