Study Graduate Diploma in Arts - Chinese at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Graduate Diploma will also prepare you to study that subject at postgraduate level, such as the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Master of Arts. The GDipArts can be completed in two trimesters when studied full time, or in up to four years if you're studying part time. You don't need to have a Bachelor of Arts to complete a GDipArts-graduates with any undergraduate degree can enrol.Study Mandarin, the main language in China, Taiwan, Singapore and in Chinese communities all over the world. Learn to speak the language and to use the ideographic, or symbolic, writing system while gaining insights into Chinese society and culture.

Study options

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees

NZ$38,350.00 (US$ 22,876) per year

Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees

NZ$38,350.00 (US$ 22,876) per year

Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/05/2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You need a Bachelors degree with at least a B average unless stated otherwise in the programmes minimum general entry requirements. A background in a particular subject area or extensive relevant work experience may be required. Students with equivalent international qualifications from a recognised institution are encouraged to apply. Each application is assessed individually, and entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the programme director.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.