Why study at our Faculty of Arts?

We offer more than 40 subjects for postgraduate study. Your study choices cover the humanities, social sciences, languages and literatures, and theology.

You can also choose from a range of postgraduate degrees and diplomas. These include taught and research programmes, and both a one-year and two-year Master of Arts. We also offer programmes in professional areas such as language teaching, screen production, translation and creative writing.

FInd out more about postgraduate study options.

You'll be studying in one of the world's leading faculties for humanities and social sciences. We are ranked in the world's top 50 for arts and humanities (2011-12 Times Higher Education World University Rankings) and for social sciences (2011 QS World University Rankings).

Find out more about University of Auckland rankings.   

We are New Zealand's most research active arts faculty.You'll have opportunities to do research at every stage of postgraduate study. There are research projects of varying sizes depending on your programme and abilities.

You will guided by experienced academic staff, who will help you develop your skills and confidence. For many students the relationship with their supervisor is the most valued part of postgraduate study.

• Explore your postgraduate study options. 
• For an overview of postgraduate study see the 2013 Arts Postgraduate Prospectus ebook.
• See our range of subjects and courses.
• Find out about our departments and schools.
• Meet some of our postgraduate students. 
• Find out how to apply.

Contact us

Phone: 923 5060 (within Auckland)
0800 61 62 65 (outside Auckland)
+64 9 373 7513 (from overseas)

Email: arts@auckland.ac.nz

View a video of our 2011 Postgraduate Information evening

The Arts Postgraduate Information evening showcases the postgraduate opportunities we offer. You can find out more about postgraduate study, network with other students and advisers, and ask questions in a relaxed and informal environment.