Postgraduate Diploma in Arts - Anthropology in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

The PGDipArts serves as an alternative pathway to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours). This program offers extensive Arts subject options, potentially including a dissertation component. Ideal candidates may include those seeking advanced studies without a dissertation requirement, students from countries where honours degrees aren't recognized, or learners preferring part-time study over an extended duration. A completed PGDipArts with a minimum GPA of 5.0 qualifies graduates for entry into the one-year Master of Arts program. The program provides comprehensive postgraduate opportunities across anthropology's four key disciplines: Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Ethnomusicology, and Social Anthropology. Study areas encompass diverse topics such as: Prehistoric studies, Cultural artifacts, Archaeological landscapes, Biological archaeology, Bone structure and genetic research, Evolutionary studies and primate research, Human-environment interactions, Developmental studies, Artistic expression and performance, Cultural identity studies, Religious practices, Gender studies, Economic systems, Historical perspectives, Medical anthropology, Political systems analysis, and both traditional and contemporary musical forms.