Bachelor of Arts
Open Polytechnic
Subject area
Society and Culture
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$13,537
over 3 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Bachelor of Arts degree with one of 4 single majors: communication, humanities, information and library studies or social sciences. It can also be awarded with one of two double majors: communication and information and library studies or humanities and information and library studies.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
At least 60 credits at NCEA Level 3, or Passes in Level 5 courses that are recognised in New Zealand, or An overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to one of these by the programme leader, or Passes in other certificate/diploma qualifications or courses considered appropriate by the programme leader. If you don't meet these criteria, please contact us. We will then consider the likelihood of you being successful based on your prior learning and/or other qualifications.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$4,512 | $13,537 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$6,418 | $19,255 |
| Total | $10,931 | $32,793 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
89%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $47,821 |
| Earnings range | $39,611 - $55,265 |
| In employment | 72% |
| In further study | 20% |
| On a benefit | 1% |
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Motu Wellbeing and Sustainability Maori Internship
Provided by:
Motu Economic and Public Policy Research
Website:
https://motu.nz/about-us/capacity-building/scholarships/
Value:
All domestic interns at Motu receive a stipend.
Rewi Alley Scholarship in Chinese Studies
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$1,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 913 5300
Fax: (04) 913 5308
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.