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Five subjects in the world Top 100
The Faculty of Arts and Education is New Zealand's leading centre for humanities, social sciences, indigenous studies, education and creative arts. We are home to five subjects that feature in the Top 100 according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Te Pūtahi Tangata
Our award-winning, sustainable building is home to the faculty. You’ll find modern learning spaces to learn, connect, collaborate and study.
About our faculty
Nau mai haere mai ki Te Pūtahi Mātauranga. Welcome to the Arts and Education Faculty, where your journey to changing the world begins.
Located in Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland city, we are Aotearoa's leading centre for humanities, social sciences, Indigenous studies, creative arts, teaching and education, social practice, sport, health and physical education.
Student and alumni stories
Chandni, India
Chand holds a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and Psychology. Today, she is a prominent business owner here in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Dilani, Sri Lanka
An experienced developmental social worker, Dilani is expanding her skill set with a Master of Social and Community Leadership.
Chi, Vietnam
Chi was drawn to the interdisciplinary nature of a conjoint in Bachelor of Global Studies and Bachelor of Commerce. She aims to pursue a career in international trade and development.
International students studying a Bachelor of Arts
Hear from three international students who are studying a Bachelor of Arts. They share their experience of studying at with us, and why they chose to move to New Zealand.
Keith, Bachelor of Education (TESOL)
Coming from the Philippines, Keith has found a sense of home here at the University. She enjoys the hands-on and collaborative learning.
Marut Soontrong, Master of Arts in Criminology
Marut is an international student from Thailand and is learning from experts and authors in the various fields of criminology, like cyber and media crime.
Programmes
Undergraduate programmes
Subjects
- Academic English Studies, and Linguistics
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Classical Studies and Ancient History
- Chinese
- Communication
- Criminology
- Drama
- Education
- English
- European Studies
- French
- Gender Studies
- German
- History
- Japanese
- Korean
- Linguistics
- Māori Studies
- Media and Screen Studies
- Music
- Pacific Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Theological and Religious Studies
- Other subject areas available as a BA major:
- Economics
- Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Statistics
Duration
3 years
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Communication and Social Change
- Communication and Technology
- Communication in Leadership
Duration
3 years
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Global Environment and Sustainable Development
- Global Politics and Human RightsHuman Rights Law
- International Relations and Business
Duration
3 years
Intake
Semester One
Subjects
- Performance
- Composition
- Jazz
- Songcraft and Music Production
- Musicology
- Music Education
Duration
3 years
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Health Education and Promotion
- Sport Coaching and Leadership
- Sport Science
- Health and Physical Education
- Dance
Duration
3 years
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Postgraduate programmes
Subjects
- Ancient History
- Anthropology
- Applied Linguistics
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Criminology
- Drama
- Economics
- Education
- Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
- English
- Geography
- History
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Māori Studies
- Media and Screen Studies
- Museums and Cultural Heritage
- Pacific Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Screen Production
- Sociology
Duration
1 or 1.5 years
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Education
- Mathematics Education
Duration
1 year
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
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