The Bachelor of Arts will appeal to people wanting a vocational qualification as well as those interested in studying for self development, interest, and life-long learning.

The Bachelor of Arts programme offers pathways to understanding aspects of culture and society through interdisciplinary approaches and broad-based knowledge, as well as specialised subject knowledge. Students develop reflective as well as critical thinking skills, and invaluable skills in communication, analysis and interpretation.

Download a copy of the brochure for this programme and the Course Information Handbook 
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Programme structure

• Communication

• Humanities

• Information & Library Studies

• Social Sciences

and two double majors in

• Communication and Information & Library Studies

• Humanities and Information & Library Studies

A Bachelor of Arts with a single major comprises 360 credits of major and elective courses:

• A maximum of 160 credits at Level 5.
• A minimum of 80 credits at Level 7.

You need to complete 18 courses of 20 credits each (or the equivalent including 60 credit Humanities and Social Sciences courses).

The following chart shows the requirements of the different majors for a degree with a single major:

A Bachelor of Arts double major comprises 400 credits of major and elective courses:

• A maximum of 160 credits at Level 5.
• A minimum of 120 credits at Level 6.
• A minimum of 120 credits at Level 7.
  

You need to complete 20 courses of 20 credits each (or the equivalent including 60 credit courses).

The following chart shows the requirements of the different majors for a degree with a double major:

Course availability

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Entry requirements

Under 20 years

A student shall be eligible for admission to Level 5 courses only if he or she has obtained (and supplied evidence of) at least:

• 60 credits at NCEA Level 3
• Passes in recognised Level 5 degree courses in New Zealand; or
• An overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the Degree Convenor or the New Zealand Qualifications Authority; or
• Passes in other Certificate/Diploma programmes or courses as considered appropriate by the Degree Convenor.

A student who does not meet the above criteria or who wishes to enrol in courses at Level 6 or above may be eligible for admission upon the approval of the Degree Convenor, who will consider the applicant's likelihood of success.

20 years and over

If scholastic attainment meets the criteria outlined above, then the student will be given open entry, after academic counselling by the Degree Convenor. Relevant work experience and maturity may also be taken into consideration. However, before enrolling, students are advised to make a realistic assessment of the commitment required to complete the qualification.

International students

Level of study

Hours of study

We suggest you begin your studies at Level 5 and work your way up to the next levels. You may gain a maximum of 160 credits at Level 5 and a minimum of 80 credits at Level 7.

If you want to complete your degree in three years you will need to gain 120 credits a year. However, if you are working and studying part-time, we suggest you begin with one course. A 20 credit course will take about 180-200 hours of study over 17 weeks, and a 60 credit course will take about 500-600 hours over 40 weeks.

Fees

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What do I do now?

Contact the Degree Coordinator
Request a copy of the brochure
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email