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Arts
Undergraduate Prospectus 2021
Cultures, Languages and Linguistics | Humanities | Social Sciences
Te Wānanga o Waipapa Māori Studies and Pacific Studies
No1 No 48 No1
New Zealand In the world In New Zealand
university* for Arts and for Employability***
Humanities**
Nau mai,
haere mai, kuhu mai!
A warm welcome
to the Faculty of Arts
Arts students and graduates are changemakers and influencers.
Our Bachelor of Arts gives you unique You will be well equipped to take advantage of
opportunities to prepare for life in an exciting, many different and emerging career possibilities
uncertain and rapidly changing world. in a world which increasingly values creativity,
I invite you to start your journey by studying communication and strategic thinking.
what really interests you about society, cultures You will also gain the understanding to help
and peoples. Discover the richness of human transform our world. Our graduates work
life, explore today’s pressing problems and thoughtfully and creatively to solve local
follow what inspires you. You may be surprised and global challenges such as threats to the
and excited by what you discover about yourself environment, social upheaval, inequality and
and the world around you. injustice.
Your BA study will stretch your boundaries, give Contribute to our society as an informed, well-
you the flexibility to adapt to new perspectives, rounded global citizen and help shape your
and help you develop the skills to challenge world. Embrace the exciting prospect of diverse PROFESSOR ROBERT GREENBERG
assumptions, critically assess information, solve career opportunities and own your future. I am Dean of Arts
problems and communicate effectively. delighted that we can help you on your way. The University of Auckland
Ko te pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, Welcome to our faculty, where your mana and
Ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tīna. tapu will be acknowledged and respected,
making for a safe, inclusive and diverse place
Seek out the distant horizons of learning.
And cherish those you attain And welcome to our faculty, where we strive for
world-class excellence, and where the skills,
gifts and resources you bring will be the basis
Welcome to our faculty, where Māori and for your success.
Pacific worldviews are acknowledged, giving Welcome, and come with us as we set out on DR HIRINI KAA
all of our students a foundation to stand on as a journey seeking new horizons, and you look Kaiārahi, Faculty of Arts
they launch out into the world. forward to an exciting future. The University of Auckland
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Contents
Welcometoto
Welcome
the
theUniversity
Faculty ofof Auckland
Arts
Unlimited possibilities await you 7
Why study Arts? 4
We’re here to help you succeed 9
Get ready
Are you for the futurestudent?
an international of work 6
11
It’s your
BA majors move – life on campus 13
8
Auckland Abroad – add the world 17
Extend your skill set with BA modules 12
to your degree
Bachelor
Which campusof Arts
is for you? 14
18
We’ll
BA inhelp you find accommodation
Communication 20
16
Become part of our social network 22
Bachelor of Global Studies 20
Conjoint programmes 24
What can you study?
Diploma/Certificate in Languages 26
Student life
How programmes of study are structured
28
24
Entry requirements
Architecture 29
25
Arts and enrol
Apply 26
30
Commerce 28
Additional information 31
Dance Studies 29
Education/Teaching 30
Engineering 32
Fine Arts 33
Health Sciences 34
Law 36
Medicine 37
Music 39
Nursing 40
Optometry and Vision Science 41
Pharmacy 42
Property 43
Science 44
Social Work 46
Sport, Health and Physical Education 47
Urban Planning 48
Double your options with 49
a conjoint programme
A great first step 50
What else do you need to
think about?
Making your decision 52
It’s time to apply 53
How do you get in? 54
Other pathways to tertiary study 62
Academic English Language Requirement 65
What will it cost? 66
Money matters 67
Entry/first-year scholarships and awards 68
Admission for international students 70
Frequently asked questions 72
Dates to remember 73
Glossary 74
Cover attributions
*Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings 2020
**QS World Rankings by subject 2019
***QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019
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Why study Arts?
The more you understand our world, the better you can reshape it. Choose from a wide range of study
possibilities that explore societies, cultures and peoples in all their diversity, both in Aotearoa New Zealand
and around the world. Future-proof your career with a BA from one of the world’s leading Arts faculties.*
Choose the subjects you love The double major
What is meaningful to you? Studying for a BA Unique in New Zealand, the BA double major
offers you a deep dive into subjects that explore gives your degree a strong focus and academic
rich and diverse areas of culture and society. You depth, enabling you to develop substantial,
can also deepen your understanding of challenges advanced knowledge in two fields. Before
confronting the world today, such as racism, mass deciding on your two majors, you’ll be able to
migration, population growth and environmental explore different subjects in your first year.
sustainability. You can combine any two majors to suit your
Choose from a wide selection of majors across interests. You could also choose to take a
the humanities, social sciences, cultures and combination of majors with a specific career
languages. Discover new subjects such as interest in mind. For suggested strong double
Communication and Criminology, or continue with major combinations, see page 9.
those you have enjoyed at school. Along with your majors, you also have the
opportunity to take one or two skills-based
Future-proof your career modules. Modules can help you to stand out
from other graduates and enhance your career
Globalisation and digital disruption are prospects. Find out more about modules on
transforming the world of work, creating new page 12.
jobs, industries and career opportunities. Our BA
has a strong emphasis on developing skills that
are essential for you to adapt and thrive in a fast- Conjoint programme – two
changing economy. Studying for a BA will help you degrees in less time
to develop:
Pursue your interests in two different fields by
• Advanced communication skills combining a BA with another degree, and pursue
• Adaptability and openness to different two undergraduate degrees at the same time.
perspectives You will benefit from the creative thinking and
• Independent, critical and creative thinking communication skills developed through BA
study, enrich your learning and extend your
• The skills to research, evaluate and interpret skill set.
information from multiple sources
Choose to take a BA alongside a completely
• The ability to form balanced judgements and different degree such as Engineering, or combine
seek solutions to complex problems complementary degrees, such as a BA in
• Cultural competency, global awareness and Communication with a Bachelor of Commerce.
empathy
• Teamwork and collaboration Study overseas
BA study abroad courses in Anthropology, Art
Join our Arts Scholars History, Asian and European languages and
programme Classical Studies and Ancient History all involve
overseas study trips or short periods spent
If you’re passionate, creative and doing well studying overseas.
academically, join Arts Scholars and take your You can also experience living and studying
degree to the next level. As part of a tight-knit and in another country through the University’s
engaged whānau of academic staff and students, 360 International programme. The University
you will participate in seminars, work on research has more than 125 partner universities in
projects and pursue experiential learning in topics 25 countries, enabling you to enrich your
beyond your majors. learning experience. Overseas study enables
Through collaborative teamwork, co-creation, you to demonstrate your engagement as a
analysis and problem solving, you’ll look at issues global citizen, as well as highlighting your
of social, economic and cultural impact, providing independence, adaptability, and willingness to
you with a transformative educational experience. move outside of your comfort zone. It can also
Arts Scholars also offers individual support and be a powerful way of building self-confidence.
one-on-one mentoring from our top academics. www.auckland.ac.nz/360
Places in the programme are limited and entry is
by application.
*Ranked 48 in the world for Arts and Humanities in the
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/arts-scholars QS World Rankings by Subject 2019.
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KAT TAUFALELE
Fanga’o Pilolevu i Tongatapu and
Ta’anea Vava’u, Tonga
Student: Bachelor of Arts, double
major in Pacific Studies and Sociology /
Bachelor of Laws
“Born in the beautiful Kingdom of Tonga,
but raised in Otara, I have always regarded
Auckland as a second home. As recipient
of a University of Auckland Pacific
Academic Excellence Scholarship, I’ve been
blessed with accommodation at O’Rorke
Hall. With both the University library and
Queen Street down the road, my lifestyle
has been a balancing act between social
and academic life.
“Double majoring in Pacific Studies and
Sociology enables me to delve deeply into
common themes, using both Pasifika and
Western perspectives to guide my way.
This dual-lens has helped me redefine the
standards with which I see the world; and
alongside my conjoint degree, I hope to
change the worlds of others through family
law.
“I’m also doing the Arts Scholars
programme. It’s a melting pot full of
insightful lectures and rousing debates,
and this year we explored one of my
favourite topics – food. The inclusive
nature of the Arts faculty, with both
Tuākana and Manaaki tutoring sessions,
have made my first year at the University,
one of comfort.
“I’ve always found comfort in both
beautiful people and words, which is why
I’m also interested in the Spoken Word
scene, frequenting lounge evenings and
poetry workshops held by the Arts faculty.
“Some of the most influential connections
I’ve made this year have started with one
single word – hello. Make sure to surround
yourself with like-minded people and be
actively aware of how you spend your time
and energy.”
Along with the Pacific Academic Excellence
Scholarships, Kat was a recipient of a First
Foundation Scholarship.
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arts.auckland.ac.nz/graduates
Get ready for the future of work
It’s not where your BA can take you, but where you can take your BA. The disruption caused by technology
and social change is dismantling traditional career paths and creating new industries and new careers.
The human skills you gain from a BA such as creative and critical thinking, empathy and cultural competence,
are difficult to replace with technology and will be increasingly valuable in the future world of work.
The skills you can develop contexts and possibilities. This approach
encourages open-ended thinking and the
Crafting your career
through BA study ability to revisit, adapt and refine ideas. Your
Rise to the challenge with Crafting your Career.
This course offers a unique opportunity
adaptability will be tested through a variety for project-based, collaborative, problem-
Creative and critical thinking of assessment and learning activities, both solving exercises to help you identify and
These are the thinking skills that organisations individual and group-based. hone personal attributes for life after your
need to be able to improve and innovate.
degree. Get future-ready by understanding,
BA study involves asking questions as opposed Cultural competency and empathy developing and communicating the skills that
to being presented with “right” answers, enabling Cultural competency and knowledge of Treaty are essential for your career success. Hone
you to push ideas further. You will be encouraged of Waitangi principles are a requirement for your employability mindset, gain greater self-
to imagine possibilities and speculate about careers with a community or social focus, in awareness, confidence and resilience. Fine-
outcomes. Through classroom discussions, the public sector and teaching. Empathy and tune your critical thinking, collaboration and
engagement with evidence and source materials, cross-cultural communication are valuable communication skills.
and formal assessment you will become practised and distinctively human capabilities for an
at testing, challenging and prioritising your ideas increasingly globalised world. Understanding the workplace
and those of others.
Develop cultural competency within the context This course builds on work or similar activities
of Aotearoa New Zealand in the 21st century. that you are doing outside of university study.
Problem-solving Engage with Māori and Pacific worldviews and You will research how your organisation works,
Gain the skills to be a self-managing employee the Treaty of Waitangi through course content analyse the skills you are developing and learn
who can think clearly and come up with effective and regular faculty events that are open to about other workplace dynamics. You’ll also
solutions for more positive results. all students. In-depth understanding of other examine your organisation’s level of social
Access a wide range of intellectual and cultural cultures, societies and perspectives will develop and environmental responsibility, cultural
tools to develop advanced problem-solving skills. your empathy and sensitivity, and enable awareness and sustainability, and will write
There are many opportunities for you to examine appropriate cross-cultural communication. and present a case study summarising key
real-world problems at a high level, and you challenges and solutions.
will be challenged to formulate and offer your Career-focused study
solutions. For example: Sociology and Criminology Internship
consider practical approaches to crime, poverty Our suite of career-focused courses will help
Gain workplace experience and develop new
and social justice. History gives you practice at to further develop your skills for future careers
skills, contacts and networks aligned with your
applying critical insights to past and present and prepare you for the workplace. They’re a
future career interests. You will undertake an
examples (and future possibilities) of human great opportunity to build on and apply the skills
internship project at a business or community
interaction and conflict. you’re already developing through your other
enterprise either overseas or locally. The
studies. You can think about your future career
placement should align with your future career
Communication in a structured way and learn skills to help
interests and enable you to experience life “on
yourself transition to the workplace.
Strong communication skills are critical for the job”, apply the skills you have developed
workplace success. Professionals are expected and build new skills and relationships that will
to communicate effectively with clients, write enhance your employability.
proposals, reports and business cases, contribute www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/career
to meetings and give presentations.
The power of the written word is at the heart of
the BA, and all Arts subjects are assessed through
writing in various forms. You will need to develop
sophisticated written and spoken communication
to present your ideas effectively. Several subjects
also offer the opportunity to develop digital
communication skills.
Adaptability
Flexible thinking, openness to new ideas and
adaptability are essential if you wish to thrive
and progress in the fast-moving professional or
business world.
The BA explores different but equally valid
viewpoints and works within constantly changing
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“We have noticed that employers are
placing more value on the skills that go
beyond just technical ability. In a business
landscape that is constantly changing,
the individual’s ability to analyse issues
deeply and exercise critical thinking will
enable the organisation to adapt faster.
Employers are looking for people with
those skills combined with the willingness
to learn in a new environment.”
Poncho Rivera-Pavon
General Manager, NXTSTEP
YOUTUBE
ArtsAucklandUni
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Match your majors to Where do our graduates work?
a career
Advertising and marketing Media
Advertising, marketing and
communications: Advertising Traffic Executive Assistant Editor
Communication with Media, Film and Content and Advertising Manager Film Director and Producer
Television, Psychology, Sociology or English Sales and Marketing Executive Production Manager
Digital content production: Digital Content Marketer Director’s Assistant
English with Media, Film and Television, Game Designer
Communication or Screen Production Archaeology
Commercial Director
Specialist Archaeologist
The media and journalism: Radio Production Journalist
Media, Film and Television with Politics Archaeologist and Heritage Manager
and International Relations, English or Heritage Information Adviser Museums and cultural heritage
Communication Technical Adviser Historic and Cultural Heritage Cultural Heritage Consultant
Policy and the public sector: Heritage Consultant and Anthropologist Museum Director
Politics and International Relations with Head of Human History
Economics, Sociology or Māori Studies Business and management
Programme Strategist
Fundraising Manager
Politics and government: Curator Pictorial
Politics and International Relations with a Cloud Solutions Manager
major in Communication or Sociology Business Development Manager Policy and government
The justice system: Customer Interaction Coordinator Strategic Policy Analyst
Criminology with Psychology or Sociology Sales Operations Executive Diplomat
Iwi development: Project Manager Policy Adviser
Māori Studies with History or Politics and Research Manager Development Manager
International Relations Treaty Settlements Historian
Communications and publicity
Museums and cultural heritage:
Multiplatform Journalist Teaching and education
Anthropology with Art History or History
Content Writer and Coordinator Community College Lecturer
Sustainability:
Account Manager Professional Teaching Fellow
Geography with Māori Studies, Pacific
Studies or Anthropology Communications Specialist English Language Teacher
Publicity Assistant High School Teacher
Business development:
Economics with Psychology, Sociology or Digital Specialist English Lecturer
Communication Senior Content Producer
Translation and interpreting
International development: International development Translator and Education Consultant
Politics and International Relations with
International Consultant Translation Manager
Sociology, Anthropology, Geography or
Economics International Relations Coordinator Medical Interpreter
Programme, Policy and Partnerships Manager Translation Business Owner
Language teaching:
TESOL with Education or a language or Educational Consultant Development Officer
Linguistics Diplomat The above job titles were sourced from LinkedIn 2016/2017
and Faculty of Arts graduate profile information.
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arts.auckland.ac.nz/subjects-courses
BA majors
History, literature and philosophy Society, politics and people
Art History Anthropology
Learn how knowledge and power, self and other, love and death have been Anthropology is the study of humans as biological and cultural beings, past
transformed into enduring works of art in the great cultural traditions of and present. It explores both human similarities and human differences. At
the world. As well as painting, drawing and sculpture, you can explore the University of Auckland, Anthropology includes Archaeology, Biological
photography, video, digital and computer-based art, performance art, Anthropology, Social Anthropology and Ethnomusicology. You can specialise
cartoons, design, weaving, carving, prints and architecture. Art History in one or more of these sub-fields. Our students learn to think critically about
builds your visual literacy, helping you to better understand and navigate what it means to be human in relation both to their own and other societies.
the increasingly complex world of images. www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/anthropology
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/art-history
Gender Studies
Classical Studies and Ancient History Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that examines how gender
We offer first-year courses on broad themes in classical literature and has been created and understood in the past, present and possible future.
in ancient history. These are followed by advanced courses on topics We consider how women and femininity, men and masculinity, trans and
in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman political, military and social history and non-binary genders are defined and related. Gender Studies explores the
culture, as well as ancient literature, philosophy and art. relationship between genders, and between sexuality and gender, across a
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/classical-studies-and-ancient-history wide range of areas, including society, politics, history, the arts, education,
religion and literature.
English www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/gender
Develop critical reading and writing skills and gain an in-depth knowledge
of cultural history. You can take courses in reading, writing and thinking
Politics and International Relations
about texts written in English, from the classics of British and American Politics and International Relations is about power, authority, influence,
literature to exciting imaginative writing across the world today. You can conflict and co-operation. You will study the political structures, processes
also take courses that develop your own creative writing skills and interests. and relationships that govern our everyday lives, both here in New Zealand
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/english and across the globe. You can explore a range of political problems, including
questions about multiculturalism, democracy, the role of the media in debates
History about climate change, human rights and peacebuilding.
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/politics
History explores every dimension of the past and gives you insight into how
it has made the present. By developing your understanding of the past, you
will gain highly-sought-after skills and discover how you can shape your
Psychology
future and our world. Psychology is the study of how people think, feel and behave. We examine
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/history how the brain works, how children develop, and how people interact with
their world. We also explore aspects of behaviour and wellbeing, such as how
Philosophy people cope with stressful life events. We also study human personality and
intelligence, and people’s experiences of mental illness.
Philosophy uses reason to examine fundamental questions about human www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/psychology
nature and our place in the world. Through respectful discussion, you will
explore whether we can have knowledge about values and reality. Studying
Philosophy can develop your reasoning skills and your ability to analyse and
Sociology
critique arguments. Sociology is the critical study of the society in which we live. It studies how
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/philosophy we are affected by society and invites us to reflect on our place in it and how
it is changing. In addition to learning the tradition of sociological theory and
Theological and Religious Studies methods, you will have the opportunity to develop deeper knowledge of
specific areas such as the environment, ethnicity, family, public policy and
Religion is complex, always changing, and key to understanding how much more.
people think and act both locally and globally. You can gain specific insight www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sociology
into particular religions, and develop a broader knowledge of religion as
a whole. You can also look at how historical, social, political and cultural
trends are shaped by religion today. Not all students who study religion
are religious themselves; all you need is an inquiring mind and a passion
to learn more about the impact and significance of religion in the world
around us.
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/theological-and-religious-studies
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Māori, Pacific and Indigenous worlds Education and teaching
Māori Studies Education
Celebrate the language, history, culture, and performing arts of the Māori Our Education major covers a wide range of engaging and important issues,
world. You can study Māori language from beginners to advanced levels, such as educational psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, child and
learn about Te Ao Māori (the Māori world) and develop your knowledge of adolescent development, and Māori and Pacific education. Your study will
issues affecting Māori and other Indigenous peoples. You can also study be informed by the latest research in education and delivered by lecturers
Māori histories, politics, kaitiakitanga (environmental guardianship), who are experts in their fields.
incarceration / decarceration, kapa haka, Indigenous justice, psychologies, www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/education
policy and research methodologies.
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/maori Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Pacific Studies Languages (TESOL)
TESOL provides a pathway to a teaching career in New Zealand or
Explore the many sides of Pacific life to develop your knowledge of the region
overseas. You will study basic communicative language teaching theories,
– from history and culture to language, art and performance. The main areas
approaches and techniques. We also offer more specialised courses in the
of study include: health and wellbeing; identities and spirituality; history,
ESOL curriculum, written literacies, and textual analysis using computer-
politics and society; languages, Indigenous knowledge, performance and
based tools. Opportunities to teach locally or overseas and to complete a
cultural heritage; leadership, innovation and sustainability.
teaching practice-based course are available in the TESOL major.
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/pacific
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/tesol
Popular double major combinations
Logic and Computation
Employment Relations
Theological Studies
Media, Film and TV
Screen Production
Academic English
European Studies
Classical Studies
Communication
Gender Studies
Pacific Studies
Māori Studies
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Mathematics
Criminology
Psychology
Philosophy
Geography
Economics
Art History
Linguistics
Education
Sociology
Japanese
Statistics
German
Chinese
Spanish
Politics
English
History
Korean
French
Drama
Italian
TESOL
Greek
Music
Latin
Academic English
Anthropology
Art History
Asian Studies
Classical Studies
Communication
Criminology
Chinese
Drama
Economics
Education
Employment Relations
English
European Studies
French
Geography
Gender Studies
German
Greek
History
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin
Linguistics
Logic and Computation
Māori Studies
Mathematics
Media, Film and TV
Music
Pacific Studies
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Screen Production
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
TESOL
Theological Studies
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Justice and law Chinese
Knowledge of China – a major power with a rich civilisation – is a key asset for
Criminology careers in business, arts, and sciences alike. Whether you are a beginner or
an advanced learner, you can develop competence in China’s language and,
Criminology focuses on both the causes of crime and the different ways
with or without language study, deepen your understanding of its culture,
in which societies respond to deviance. We consider topics including
history, literature, film and politics.
restorative justice, cybercrime, penology, gender, policing, prisons, cultural
criminology, justice policies and Indigenous criminology. You will take www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/chinese
Sociology courses at Stage I and Criminology courses at Stages II and III.
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/criminology European Studies
European Studies includes courses from a number of disciplines in the
Faculty of Arts that focus on different aspects of Europe and European
Media and communication culture, history, politics and thought.
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/european
Communication
The media sell us everything from toothpaste to politicians. Communication French
technologies from TV to Twitter can bring us together or tear us apart. Widely spoken on five continents and the South Pacific (New Caledonia and
As a communication student you’ll explore ideas and develop skills to Tahiti/French Polynesia), French is one of the major languages of diplomacy
navigate our digitally mediated world and shape its future. Learn how online and international organisations. You can develop not only language skills,
journalism, surveillance, advertising, games, algorithms, platforms, and but also a knowledge of the culture, history and literature of France and the
persuasive technologies of all kinds are transforming our industries, leisure, French-speaking world.
politics, identities, and relationships to each other.
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/french
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/communication
German
Media, Film and Television
Studying German is a great way to introduce yourself to the rich culture of
Explore the significance of media in our everyday lives. Examine texts, Germany, and to discover its influence in language, film and literature and its
contexts, technologies and industries across many forms of media, including connections with New Zealand. German language and (applied) linguistics
digital platforms, film, television, popular music, comics and video games. courses can give you an in-depth understanding and communication skills in
Our courses combine analytical thinking with a passion for genres such as the most widely spoken language in the European Union.
horror, science fiction, action, environmental justice, and documentary. Our
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/german
scope is both international and focused on Aotearoa New Zealand.
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/media-film-tv
Greek
Screen Production Ancient Greece gives us a significant linguistic, literary, and cultural
heritage. Ancient Greek will allow you to access Greek literature and
Screen Production provides intensive practical learning experiences thought in the original language. The formal structures of Ancient Greek are
for future key creatives: writers, directors and producers of fiction and uniquely useful for understanding many other languages, including English.
non-fiction film and media. Within a liberal arts programme, you will
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/greek
gain traditional and innovative skills for cinematic storytelling, as well as
technical expertise from staff with strong links to the industry. Beyond
filmmaking, these skills are transferable to many professional careers in Italian
media content and narrative creation. Study the language and culture of Italy. You can focus on contemporary
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/screen-production literature, film and drama, or medieval and Renaissance culture. You
can take some courses without having to study the language. Italian can
enhance careers in translation, tourism, interpreting or business.
Languages and cultures www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/italian
Academic English Studies and Linguistics Japanese
If you speak English as an additional language, you can combine the You can combine language learning with courses that explore Japanese
study of academic English language with the study of linguistics. As culture, society, history, linguistics and religion. Language proficiency and
well as improving your skills in academic English, you can develop an cultural awareness are intimately connected, so with a background in
understanding of how languages work. You will also study the principles of Japanese language, you can develop deep cultural insight.
language teaching and learning. www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/japanese
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/academic-english-linguistics
Korean
Asian Studies Korea and New Zealand are important trading partners. Known to be a
Discover the diverse cultures of Asia, both past and present. You can dynamic society and vibrant culture, Korea’s importance is growing in the
acquire a broad and deep knowledge of Asia by studying its film, history, global arena. You can study Korean society, culture, politics, and history
society, popular culture, religion and politics. A knowledge of Asian as well as the language. Language courses are available for both beginners
languages is not required. and advanced learners.
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asian www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/korean
10Latin Science and mathematics
The Romans left literature of enduring importance in poetry, drama, satire,
history, philosophy and more. Learning Latin allows you to read this literature Geography
in its original form, gaining a deeper understanding of Roman culture and
Geographers ask questions about society and the environment. You can
many modern languages, including English.
study how cities are shaped; how global issues affect local places; the social,
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/latin environmental and economic factors that shape people and places; coastal
and river processes; why climate is important; and how environmental
Linguistics hazards can be predicted.
Linguistics is the study of language as a human activity. You can explore www.auckland.ac.nz/geography
how we combine words into phrases and sentences, how we convey social
information, how language changes, how children learn language, and even Logic and Computation
how we understand what is meant but has not been said.
The way in which a computer works is closely related to the laws of thought
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/linguistics and the structure of language. You can study the symbolic representation of
language, thoughts, arguments and methods of computation. You can also
Spanish increase your knowledge of human rationality and the design of computer
software.
Spanish is spoken by more than 500 million people in more than 20 countries,
and is the second most widely used language in the world. You can learn the www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/logic-computation
language from beginners to advanced levels. You can also study the cultures
and literatures of Spain and Latin America, including film, music and popular Mathematics
culture.
Mathematics can be challenging, powerful and fascinating, but above
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/spanish all it is useful. It makes essential contributions to science, medicine and
business, as well as to communications, linguistics and genetics. Wherever
problems need to be solved, mathematics has a role to play.
Performing arts www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/maths
Drama Statistics
We combine the literary study of drama with experience in all aspects of Statistics is the science and art of extracting meaning from data. Statistical
performance. As well as learning about the history of theatre, you will have arguments pervade the media and are at the core of much public policy
the opportunity develop skills in speaking and presentation, acting and debate. In our data-rich world we increasingly need to be able to interpret
staging. Coursework includes the opportunity to participate in a public and critically evaluate statistical information.
production directed by an outside professional.
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/statistics
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/drama
Music
Music for the BA covers musical skills as well as analysis, cultural context,
pedagogy and history of music, music production and technology. Additional subjects
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/music You can also take individual courses in:
Academic English Studies
Business and commerce www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/academic-english
Economics Comparative Literature
Economics gives you an appreciation of how modern societies function www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/comparative-literature
economically. You can gain an understanding of economic principles and
apply them to real-world issues. Entry is competitive. Cook Islands Māori
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/cook-islands-maori
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/economics
English Writing
Employment Relations and Organisation www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/english-writing
Studies
Humanities
Understand organisations and the relations between the people in them.
Examine questions about business, employment and society, and study www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/humanities
topics that are at the heart of any experience of work.
Russian
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/employment-relations
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/russian
Samoan
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/samoan
Tongan
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/tongan
11arts.auckland.ac.nz/modules
Extend your skill set with BA modules
A module is an optional grouping of three courses on a particular theme. Modules are designed to
complement the skills you will develop through your other studies and enhance your employability.
You can choose to take one or two modules in addition to your two majors.
Highlights Careers: Many organisations are now engaging introductory courses on how additional or foreign
with artificial intelligence and automation. languages are taught and learned.
• Create a focused study path alongside your Your combined knowledge of logical and
majors. Careers: Gain insights that may help you as both
computational reasoning could be a good
a language learner and teacher.
• Gain capabilities in specific, skills-based foundation for understanding this increasingly
areas outside your majors. important influence on working life.
Māori, Pacific and Indigenous
• Stand out from other graduates and enhance Knowledges
Community Service in Youth
your career prospects. Development Deepen your insight into Māori, Pacific and
Indigenous worlds and worldviews. Develop
• Have your module formally acknowledged on Gain important practical skills by working
your understanding from both historical and
your academic record to demonstrate your directly with a young person as a youth mentor
contemporary perspectives, exploring topics such
additional knowledge and skills. and develop a multidisciplinary understanding
as colonisation, identity and language.
of youth theory and research. This knowledge
will help you critically examine the current issues Careers: Employers are increasingly looking
Modules that young people in Aotearoa/New Zealand for staff with strong cultural competency.
face, including social justice, inequality, and Government agencies, the education and health
Citizenship of Aotearoa New Zealand
institutional bias. sectors and NGOs especially seek employees with
Become a more informed citizen by enhancing these perspectives. Your knowledge of social,
your knowledge of the history, society and Careers: Your knowledge and awareness will
economic, political and cultural issues
culture of Aotearoa New Zealand and contribute hone your skills in youth advocacy, policy and
will boost your capability for engaging with
to New Zealand society. Gain knowledge and programme development, and help you develop
diverse communities and their values in a
awareness of the social, cultural, environmental important interpersonal skills that can be used
meaningful way.
and economic issues that are important in this in any work-related context.
country. Modern Languages
Careers: The understanding you can gain from
Critical Thinking
You can gain basic competency in a
this module could be helpful for careers in Equip yourself with the analytical and critical
contemporary language, or build upon your
local and national government, communities, thinking skills required for effective problem
existing competency. Your study will demonstrate
charitable organisations, companies or solving in the workplace.
an openness to other cultures and perspectives
organisations that engage with iwi, as well as the Careers: Well-developed critical thinking skills as well as your communication skills, flexibility
wider public sector. will enhance your ability to contribute to your and disciplined thinking.
workplace at a high level. These skills can help
Coding and Logic Careers: Bring your global awareness and cultural
you to succeed in nearly every career path, and
literacy to many different roles in various fields,
Learn basic skills in logical reasoning as well are particularly useful for a career in business
including business, diplomacy, tourism, teaching,
as simple computer programming. Develop management.
government and non-profit organisations.
the skills to represent, construct and evaluate
arguments, and learn formal methods for Language Teaching and Learning
Spatial Information and Analysis
reasoning about difficult concepts such as time Combines learning an additional language,
and necessity. Learn how data collected by satellites and drones,
which is an essential experience for any
government-sourced data, and social media
prospective language teacher, with two
content can be used to examine a wide range
of social and natural processes. This module
includes courses from Geographic Information
Science, the study of the data structures and
techniques used to capture, process and visualise
geographic information.
Careers: Learning how to gather, interpret and
implement spatial information could help prepare
you for work in areas such as urban planning,
conservation, technology and climate change.
You could find yourself
4 working in local or national
government, not-for-profit organisations and
companies or organisations that engage with iwi.
12Studies in Urban Wellbeing Teaching in Society
Gain an interdisciplinary overview of the status Foster a capacity to think like a teacher
and dynamics of contemporary urbanism,
including key challenges to wellbeing such
as food politics and achieving sustainable
in the broadest sense and critically
engage with ideas about public pedagogy
and its educative reach in society. Gain
EMMA MCILROY
settlements. Study population dynamics and the a critical understanding of teaching Graduate: Bachelor of Arts, double major
nature of wellbeing, while being exposed to a traditions, teaching practices in a variety of in Media, Film and Television and Politics
diverse set of social science perspectives. environments and spaces, and ideas of “the and International Relations
Careers: This module would be useful for a child” and “the teacher”.
career in any organisation engaged with urban Careers: The skills you learn can be valuable
planning and sustainability, such as a city in education, arts, community and charitable Community Development Manager at
council. You could also take your understanding organisations, institutional management and Be Collective
into any role or organisation concerned with mentoring, health and social work.
health and wellbeing.
Visual Literacy: Researching Images “I went to high school in Auckland and
Sustainability Learn to read images across a range of loved media, history, drama and sociology
Develop your understanding of sustainability to media and platforms to understand and so my passion for politics and international
make an informed contribution to solving this navigate a world that is saturated with visual relations developed from there.
significant social challenge. Learn more about information. Gain a greater sense of visual
“After graduating, I worked in both non-
what sustainability means, its underpinning design and an awareness and understanding
values, and the role individuals and organisations of the power and significance of images in
profit and government sectors. I recently
play in creating solutions. Working in groups, various formats. returned to the non-profit sector for
you will investigate and design a solution for a social enterprise, Be Collective. Based
Careers: Your skills in visual literacy and
sustainability issue on campus. in Melbourne, the role involves working
communication could be beneficial for a
Careers: Most organisations are engaged career in marketing and communications,
with businesses and volunteer-involving
with sustainability as part of their day-to-day brand management, advertising and media. organisations to mobilise goodwill
operations. Many industries will increasingly be and connect people with volunteering
looking for sustainable solutions to local and opportunities.
global problems. You will be able to take your
“Working with organisations who are
awareness into many different employment
settings to contribute to these solutions and
making a tangible difference to their
help drive positive change. communities is genuinely rewarding.
The value I add in my role comes from
connecting businesses with organisations
in their community. It’s amazing seeing
business values transform through
corporate volunteering.
“My degree gave me a lot of the analytical,
presentation and communication skills
needed for an international trade, political
or community development role. It helped
me to become more driven and resilient
in the pursuit of my career goals and it
solidified my love of politics, community
engagement and international relations.
“Focus on your strengths and what you find
fascinating. Allow yourself to figure things
out along the way and keep an eye out for
internships and part-time jobs that can
give you a foot in the door.
“Try to diversify the subjects you take in
your first semester so you can figure out
what you are truly passionate about before
you commit to a particular major. Find role
models and mentors to look up to and talk
to your lecturers! I promise you’ll learn so
much from those interactions.”
13arts.auckland.ac.nz/ba
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Sample BA programme structure
Quick facts – BA
Full time: 3 years (part-time study also YEAR ONE 120 points YEAR TWO 120 points YEAR THREE 120 points
available)
Points per degree: 360 (24 x 15-point Stage I course Stage II course Stage III course
courses) First major 15 points First major 15 points First major 15 points
Taught at: City Campus
Stage I course Stage II course Stage III course
Application closing date: 8 December 2020
First major 15 points First major 15 points First major 15 points
and 4 July 2021 (Late applications will be
considered if places are available.)
Stage I course Stage II course Stage III course
Classes start: 1 March and 19 July 2021 Second major 15 points First major 15 points First major 15 points
Stage I course Stage II course Stage III course
Highlights Second major 15 points Second major 15 points Second major 15 points
• Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to choose
from a wide range of study possibilities and to Stage I course Stage II course Stage III course
study the subjects you love. Elective course 15 points Second major 15 points Second major 15 points
• Choose from a diverse range of BA majors,
including some offered in other degrees, such Stage I course Stage II course Stage III course
as Psychology and Geography. Elective course 15 points Second major 15 points Second major 15 points
• Graduate with a depth of knowledge in two Stage I course Any stage Any stage
major subjects.
Elective or module 15 points Elective or module 15 points Elective or module 15 points
• Extend your skills in specific areas by taking
one or two optional BA modules. Stage I course Any stage Any stage
General Education course Elective course General Education course
• Gain a deeper understanding of society,
15 points 15 points 15 points
cultures and people and grow as an informed
global citizen.
• Learn to consider and appreciate the different
perspectives that emerge from cultural and
Programme structure The double major
social diversity. The BA takes three years to complete if you are By completing a double major you will develop
studying full time. in-depth knowledge in two subject areas and
• Develop the capabilities that employers look
You will choose two BA subjects as your two build a strong platform for future careers and
for and the skills that meet the needs of a
majors (your “double major”). You will take eight postgraduate study.
fast-changing, globalised world.
courses (120 points) in each major. This includes You will need to choose your two majors
• Pursue opportunities for overseas study, at least three courses (45 points) at Stage III, before your second year of BA study. Take the
internships and experiential learning. the most advanced undergraduate level, in each opportunity to try out different subjects in your
major. first year before you need to choose.
If you want to study Communication you can You can combine any two majors to suit your
take it as one of your two majors, or focus on interests. You could also choose to take a
a sixteen-course (240-point) specialisation in combination of majors with a specific career
Communication without a second major. See the interest in mind.
information about Communication on page 16.
As well as your majors, you can take one or two General Education
modules or elective courses in other subjects.
You must study at least three BA subjects As part of your BA degree, you will take two
(including your two majors). You will also General Education courses. These courses are
complete two General Education courses. usually outside of your main field of study. You
will be exposed to new ideas, meet students and
At least half the courses for your degree (12
academic staff from other parts of the University,
courses or 180 points) must be above Stage I
and acquire a broader range of skills and
level. The courses for your majors are included
understanding to complement your specialist
in this total.
knowledge.
www.auckland.ac.nz/general-education
14BELLA JANE
QIAN
Student: Bachelor of Arts, double major
in Classical Studies and Ancient History
and Psychology
“I was born and raised in Auckland but my
family is originally from China. Growing
up, I had a lot of difficulty embracing and
finding belonging in these two cultures.
“My continuous attempts to try and fit
in led me to become tired, lost, and
surrounded by broken pieces of my identity
that were ‘not Asian enough’, ‘too Asian’,
or ‘too westernised’.
“Sitting in classes I was passionate
about, the stereotypes and prejudices
I held towards my cultures and others
melted away. I listened to lecturers talk
passionately about their identity. I learnt
about the effects of colonisation, racism
and what ethnicity truly meant.
“I met people who shared similar
experiences and understood how I felt.
My time here has since been filled with
growth, self-love and acceptance.
“I am the secretary and one of the co-
founders of the University’s chess club.
The club is running well and I’ve gained a
lot of useful teamwork, communication,
leadership, and event planning skills.
“The Faculty of Arts has so many
interesting classes that challenge and How to plan your first year How to choose subjects for
broaden your worldview. I genuinely In your first year, you would usually take eight your first year
believe that it provides something for courses: four in Semester One and four in
• Choose three or four BA subjects to study
everyone and it encourages you to be Semester Two. You could plan your enrolment
from our list of majors on page 8. (By the end
curious by providing a supportive learning as follows.
of your first year, you will need to select two of
environment. • Choose three subjects available as BA majors. these subjects to be your two majors.)
“Studying Psychology has helped me • Take two courses in each of those three • Choose the subjects that interest and inspire
understand more about myself, allowing subjects. you the most.
me to grow tremendously in my time here. • You don’t need to have studied these subjects
• If you want to take a module, take one course
I hope to continue down this path, helping in that module. Otherwise, choose one course at school, and you can combine any subjects
others grow and reach their potential. I from a fourth subject available as a BA major. you like.
would love to do postgraduate study in
• As your eighth course, take one of your two • See the information about the double
Psychology and ultimately end up in the
required General Education courses. major on page 7. We offer suggestions of
field, as either a researcher, lecturer or
useful combinations if you have a particular
psychologist. This would give you the flexibility to discover
career goal.
your interests and strengths before you need
“Although I came to university for an to choose your two majors by the end of the
education, I have gotten far more than year. In your second and third years, you will
that, and I truly hope that this will be the concentrate on your two majors. For advice about choosing subjects to study,
case for anyone and everyone coming into A BA with a specialisation in Communication is contact our Arts Students’ Centre.
university too.” structured differently. See page 16. www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asc
See our list of BA majors on page 8.
15arts.auckland.ac.nz/communication
BA in Communication
Develop specialist skills and knowledge by studying the complex and changing ways we communicate.
Quick facts – Highlights As you continue learning, you’ll discover
how you could play a key role as a future
BA in Communication • Focus the majority of your study in communications professional and how you can
Full time: 3 years (part-time study also Communication through the specialisation play an active and creative part in a digitally
available) or take it as part of a double major. disrupted society.
• Explore social media, advertising, digital
Specialisation – points per degree:
communication, writing and visual
360 (16 x 15-point courses in Communication,
communication.
6 x 15-point courses in elective subjects and
• Apply practical approaches within an
2 x 15 point courses in General Education)
academic framework that will give you a
Double major – points per degree:
360 (8 x 15-point courses in Communication,
high-level understanding of the field.
• Have the opportunity to do an internship JAVA GRANT
8 x 15-point courses in a second major, in your third year.
6 x 15-point courses in elective subjects
and 2 x 15 point courses in General Education)
Programme overview Student: Bachelor of Arts, double major
Taught at: City Campus in Communication and Media, Film and
Media and communication are big business, Television / Bachelor of Science
Application closing date: 8 December 2020
and digital media consumes our daily
or 4 July 2021 (Late applications will be
lives. Studying Communication will give
considered if places are available.)
you in-depth insights into how media and
Classes start: 1 March or 19 July 2021 communication operate in society today. “I have always been interested in
technology and its manifestations in
everyday life. The introduction of social
media is one of the most influential
changes that will happen in my
generation. Understanding its effects
will be key to making sure we are in
control of it rather than vice versa.
“The awesome lecturers have made
the topics very accessible, and
relating to material in class has
kept courses engaging. I’ve enjoyed
understanding the theory of semiotics,
and how reception theory can empower
consumers of text as well as the author.
Remix, appropriation, memes, pastiche
and parody have also been very
interesting for seeing texts as tools for
further creation.
“I am also a part of the new Arts
Scholars programme. When I realised I
would be able to be a part of a team of
students that enjoy the humanities as
much as I do, from a variety of courses
and backgrounds, I knew this was a
unique opportunity. Getting access to
people outside my field has grown me –
expanding my knowledge, connections
and attitude outside of my domain.
“The overlap of theories in my subjects
is incredibly satisfying and really
reflects the progress of your education.
Having engaging conversations with
people from a variety of knowledge
bases is really eye opening.”
16Choose your career Sample specialisation programme structure
In both the public and private sectors, Below is an example of how you might structure a BA with a specialisation in Communication.
communications professionals are in demand
and play a key role in helping their organisations YEAR ONE 120 points YEAR TWO 120 points YEAR THREE 120 points
to achieve their business goals. You’ll acquire
and hone your skills in public speaking and COMMS 100 COMMS 203 COMMS 300
presentation, critical and creative thinking, Communication, Television Journalism New Media and the Future
project management, writing, research and Technology and Culture of Communication
intercultural communication. These skills are Compulsory core course Stage II course for major Stage III course for major
essential for roles in broadcast and digital 15 points 15 points 15 points
media, sports media, content production,
marketing, advertising, public relations, digital COMMS 104 COMMS 202 COMMS 301
communication, technology, and more. You Advertising and Society Audiences and Users Digital Communication
could find yourself working anywhere from the and Practice
creative industries to government agencies, in a Compulsory core course Stage II course for major Stage III course for major
start-up or as a freelancer. 15 points 15 points 15 points
Focus your study DRAMA 100 COMMS 204 COMMS 302
Presentation and Social Media Visual Communication
Within Communication you can choose to focus Performance Skills:
your study in one of three areas: business and Taking the Stage
marketing, media and communications, and Compulsory core course Stage II course for major Stage III course for major
science communication. There are several 15 points 15 points 15 points
courses in each of these areas enabling you to
create a degree with a specific area of focus. By MĀORI 130 COMMS 201 COMMS 303
focusing on a particular area of interest within Te Ao Māori: The Māori World Journalism Studies Sports Media
the Communication specialisation, you can Stage I course for major Stage II course for major Stage III course for major
strengthen your knowledge and skill set for a 15 points 15 points 15 points
future career in that area.
MEDIA 222 COMMS 304
Possible double major Stage I course Comics and Visual Gender, Politics and
Narrative the Media
combinations Elective course Stage II course for major Stage III course for major
If you choose to take Communication as part 15 points 15 points 15 points
of a double major, you can combine it with any
other BA major that interests you. However, POLITICS 233 COMMS 307
the following majors go particularly well with Stage I course Politics, Media and Public Communication Internship
Communication: Sphere
Elective course Stage II course for major Stage III course for major
• Anthropology 15 points 15 points 15 points
• Criminology
Stage I course Any stage Any stage
• English Elective course Elective course Elective course
15 points 15 points 15 points
• Media, Film and Television
Any stage Any stage Any stage
• Politics and International Relations
General Education course Elective course General Education course
• Sociology 15 points 15 points 15 points
If you are interested in studying for a conjoint
programme, a Bachelor of Commerce
or Bachelor of Laws are strong conjoint
combinations with the BA in Communication.
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