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Gain a new understanding of the world and the people who live in it. Ranked in the top 1 percent worldwide for Arts and Humanities and for Social Science (2019 QS World University Rankings), the Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor of Arts (BA) will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics, and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world.
The job-market is changing fast, with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace—studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility, and imagination, while teaching you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.
Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for, and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives—along with your skills in research and analysis—can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Victoria University of Wellington, you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive, and internationally connected society.
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Art History
Asian Studies
Chinese
Classical Studies
Criminology
Cultural Anthropology
Data Science
Development Studies
Economics
Education
Education and Psychology
English Literature
Film
French
Geography
German
Greek
History
International Relations
Italian
Japanese
Latin
Linguistics
M?ori Resource Management
M?ori Studies
Mathematics
Media Studies
Modern Language Studies
Music
Pacific Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy
Religious Studies
Samoan Studies / Mat?‘upu tau S?moa
Sociology
Spanish
Te Reo M?ori
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Theatre
Course Code : N/A
Course Type : Full Time
Course Level : Bachelors/UG Degree
Duration : 03 Year
Total Tuition Fee :95400 NZD
Annual Cost of Living :20000 NZD
The University was founded in 1897 and teaching began in April 1899 with 115 students enrolled in the first year.
Early years
For the first few years, lectures took place in rented accommodation in the city while a debate raged over where the new University’s home should be built. Eventually, the College Council decided to build on ‘six vertical acres’ in Kelburn, the site of the Kelburn campus today.
Research
Research at the University began in 1899 following the arrival of the University’s four pioneering Professors—Thomas Easterfield, Hugh Mackenzie, Richard Maclaurin and John Rankine Brown.
Growth
In 1904, the first stage of what is today known as the Hunter Building was begun, and the building was opened in 1906 by the Governor of New Zealand, Lord Plunket.
A pattern of growth was quickly established. Student numbers rose from 254 in 1905 to over 700 in 1923, with three additions made to the building over this period. A reputation for fine teaching and research also grew, thanks to the efforts of early academics such as Professors ‘Tommy’ Hunter, J.C. Beaglehole and George von Zedlitz.
In 1961, the University of New Zealand system was dissolved, and on 1 January 1962, Victoria University of Wellington was established as an independent entity.
Expansion
The University incorporated the Wellington College of Education as the Faculty of Education on 1 January 2005. The following year, the New Zealand School of Music was established by Victoria University of Wellington and Massey University, a centre of musical excellence that combined the institutions’ music programmes.
Today
From a single campus in Kelburn with fewer than 260 students, Victoria University of Wellington has grown into a network of campuses, research centres, institutes and partnerships worldwide.
Campus plaques are located across the University offering insights to those who have contributed to the University since it was established in 1897.
The University is structured with the University Council as a governing body, and the Vice-Chancellor as a chief executive.
The governing body of the University is the University Council.
The Vice-Chancellor is the University’s Chief Executive, overseeing the academic and administrative management.
The University comprises more than 2,000 staff and 22,000 students.
The University has nine faculties and a number of schools and research centres, institutes, and chairs.
During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations. After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa. After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.