A qualification from the Faculty of Arts

We are internationally recognised as New Zealand's leading faculty of arts. 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).

Study choices

As New Zealand's largest faculty of arts, we offer you a wide range of study choices. Find out about our subjects and courses.

Skills for future careers

Your study in the Faculty of Arts will develop a range of skills that you can adapt to a range of careers and which will be invaluable to future employers. The skills you can acquire include:

• communication skills
• research and analytical skills
• an ability to think critically, creatively and independently
• an ability to assess situations and develop solutions
• self-motivation and organisation
• time management skills.

Travel while you study

The University is also part of an international community of students, scholars and researchers and has programmes that give you the opportunity to study abroad. This includes study abroad language courses and study tours run through the School of Asian Studies. Through the University’s 360˚ Auckland Abroad exchange programme you have the chance to spend one or two semesters at an overseas university. Find out more from the 360˚ Auckland Abroad website.