The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and a major in a prerequisite subject listed for the subject in which they intend to enrol, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and a major in a prerequisite subject listed for the subject in which they intend to enrol.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University and pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In order to be admitted to this degree applicants must have completed any prerequisite courses listed for the subject in which they are applying for.

Note: This programme includes some subjects that are limited entry as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Arts.

4 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

5 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.

6 Of the 120 points required for this degree, a student must pass:

a at least 120 points in one of the subjects listed in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule

or

b (i) at least 90 points in one of the subjects listed in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule

and

(ii) up to 30 points taken from other subjects listed in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule, or from other 700 level courses offered at this University. The approval of all relevant Academic Heads concerned is required.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 The programme for each student requires the approval of the relevant Academic Head or Programme Director.

9 a The dissertation or research essay or research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Academic Head.

b The dissertation, research essay or research project topic must be approved by the relevant Academic Head prior to enrolment.

c The dissertation or research essay or research project must be completed and submitted as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed from this programme to the Graduate Diploma in Arts or the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts.

11 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

The programme for each student requires the approval of the relevant Academic Head or Programme Director.