Graduate Certificate in Arts

Already have a degree and want to add new skills? In as little as one semester you can gain new skills in education, Māori development, international hospitality management or international tourism management.

The Graduate Certificate in Arts is designed for students with an undergraduate degree who want to continue into postgraduate study and broaden or develop their knowledge in a new area. Choose from courses in a wide range of fields - from interpreting and translation to education, hospitality or tourism.

Minimum entry requirements

• A bachelor’s degree OR
• Relevant professional qualification or experience (at least five years) approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

Interpreting and Translation

• IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 7.0 or higher; or equivalent

All other areas

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent.

English language requirements

AUT classes are taught in English. If English, Māori or NZ Sign Language is not your first language, you need to prove you have the minimum level of English for your AUT qualification.

We need to assess your level of English to ensure you can succeed in your programme. AUT does not accept responsibility if you fail courses because of a lack of competence in English.

Interpreting and translation

To become an Aotearoa New Zealand interpreter, you need to hold the Australian NAATI certification or credentialling. Interpreters and translators can only sit a NAATI certification or credentialling test if they have completed a NAATI endorsed qualification.

As a graduate of this programme you can sit the following NAATI tests:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts in Interpreting: NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test
• Graduate Certificate in Arts in Translation: NAATI Certified Provisional Translator test

Australian NAATI certification website

Other subjects

This programme prepares you for postgraduate study in your chosen field or helps you advance your career.

Graduates will be at the cutting edge of knowledge and learn about the latest developments in their field of study.