Certificate in Arts
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UC's Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is ideal if you want to study at university level without committing to several years of study. Find out about doing a CertArts through our Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts.
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The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study.
It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time.
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
The Certificate in Arts is made up of 60 points of courses at 100 and/or 200-level from Bachelor of Arts subjects, and can be awarded in up to two Arts subjects.
It can be completed full-time within 6 months, or part-time for up to 5 years.
You can transfer the credits you gain during the Certificate in Arts to the Diploma in Arts or Bachelor of Arts (and some other degrees), as long as you have not already graduated with the Certificate.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Arts.
You can choose 60 points of courses at 100 and/or 200-level from up to two of the below subjects:
2024 tuition fee estimate: $3,374 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $3,577 (60 points)
2024 tuition fee estimate: $15,800 per 60 points
2025 tuition fee estimate: $16,400 per 60 points
2024 SSL: $9.17 per point ($550.20 for 60 points)
2025 SSL: $9.72 per point ($583.20 for 60 points)
The Certificate in Arts can be used as a pathway to a Diploma in Arts or a Bachelor of Arts.
Arts graduates enjoy a raft of exciting career destinations, for instance in media, government, international relations, arts, culture, heritage, archives, politics, public policy, writing, editing, PR, communications, conservation, tourism, teaching, community development, publishing, design, business, advertising, and marketing.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Arts.
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