Students can customise their qualification by selecting courses from multiple disciplines according to their career goals and academic interests.

Career Change Opportunity

This programme is ideal for graduates who want to move into a different professional field without completing another full bachelor’s degree.

Pathway to Postgraduate Study

The qualification can prepare students for advanced postgraduate programmes such as:

• Postgraduate Diploma
• Master’s degree
• Research-based programmes

Practical and Industry-Relevant Learning

AUT is known for hands-on learning, real-world projects, and industry engagement, helping students develop workplace-ready skills.

International Learning Environment

Students study in multicultural Auckland and gain exposure to diverse global perspectives.

Programme Structure / Subjects Offered

Students complete 120 points by selecting courses from their chosen discipline area.

Major Subject Areas Available

Creative Writing

Topics may include:

• New Zealand literature
• Pacific literature
• Storytelling
• Poetry and prose
• Creative non-fiction
• Writing projects

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Topics include:

• Crime and deviance
• Policing
• Restorative justice
• Prisons and punishment
• Crime media studies

Education

Topics include:

• Social justice in education
• Global citizenship
• Education and popular culture
• Learning and technology
• Futures thinking

Event Management

Topics include:

• Event planning
• Event design
• Event production
• Event partnerships
• Leadership

Global Tourism

Topics include:

• Sustainable tourism
• Tourism ethics
• Tourism innovation
• Destination management
• Responsible tourism

International Studies

Topics include:

• Human rights
• International relations
• Diversity and inclusion
• Intercultural competence
• Global politics

Interpreting and Translation

Topics include:

• Legal interpreting
• Health interpreting
• Translation principles
• Ethics and professional practice
• Remote public service interpreting

Psychology

Topics include:

• Social psychology
• Cognitive psychology
• Health psychology
• Positive psychology
• Personality
• Developmental psychology
• Psychological interventions

Social Sciences

Topics include:

• Ethics and society
• Globalisation
• Diversity and discrimination
• Politics and policy
• Social research

New Zealand Sign Language

Topics include:

• Deaf studies
• NZSL communication
• Comparative language analysis
• Deaf community engagement

Disciplines / Specialisations Offered

Students can specialise in areas such as:

• Creative Writing
• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Education
• Event Management
• Global Tourism
• International Studies
• Interpreting
• M?ori Development
• New Zealand Sign Language
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

Career Outcomes

Depending on the chosen specialisation, graduates may pursue careers in:

• Education and Training
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Event Management
• Psychology-related support roles
• Community Services
• International Relations
• Translation and Interpreting
• Social Research
• Public Policy
• Communications and Media
• Cultural and Community Development

Highlights of the Programme

• Flexible interdisciplinary learning
• Wide range of subject options
• Industry-relevant curriculum
• Strong postgraduate pathway opportunities
• Practical and research-informed teaching
• Multicultural learning environment
• Study in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

Important Notes

• Some subject areas may require combining papers from related Bachelor of Arts courses to meet Level 7 credit requirements.
• Course availability may vary by semester and campus.
• Students are encouraged to seek academic advising during enrolment.

Interpreting Specialisation Update

Students completing the interpreting pathway may become eligible to sit the Australian NAATI Certified Interpreter test because the programme is linked to recognised interpreting standards.

Student Application Insights

Recent student discussions suggest that AUT admissions assessments and processing timelines may vary during peak intake periods, so early applications are recommended.

Visa Requirements for International Students

International students generally require a New Zealand Student Visa.

Common Visa Requirements Include:

• Valid passport
• Offer of Place from AUT
• Proof of tuition fee payment
• Financial evidence for living expenses
• English proficiency proof
• Medical and police clearance certificates
• Health insurance coverage