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**Source**: https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/home
**Parent**: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/international-students.html
- [Subject Area](#SR_R958621213880729318)
- [Type of Study](#SR_R955635990494114217)
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- [Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse1?p3_browse_id=05)
### Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies is the study of the theory and practice of growing, gathering, reproducing and caring for plants and animals. It also includes the study of the interaction between people and the environment and the application of scientific knowledge to the environment to protect it from further deterioration.
- [Architecture and Building](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse1?p3_browse_id=04)
### Architecture and Building
Architecture and Building is the study of the art, science and techniques involved in designing, constructing, adapting and maintaining public, commercial, industrial and residential structures and landscapes. It involves the study of the planning, art and science of designing and adapting the surrounds of buildings and other external environments.
- [Business, Economics and Property](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse1?p3_browse_id=08)
### Business, Economics and Property
Business, Economics, and Property is the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions regarding the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a world of limited resources and unlimited wants.
- [Creative Arts](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse1?p3_browse_id=10)
### Creative Arts
Creative Arts is the study of artistic disciplines including visual arts, music, dance and drama, to develop creative, imaginative and communication skills.
- [Education](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse1?p3_browse_id=07)
### Education
Education is the study of the learning process and the theories, methods and techniques of imparting knowledge and skills to others.
- [Engineering and Related Technologies](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse1?p3_browse_id=03)
### Engineering and Related Technologies
Engineering is the study of the design, composition, manufacture, maintenance and functioning of machines, products, systems and structures. It also includes the measurement and mapping of the earth's surface and its natural and constructed features.
- [Health](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse1?p3_browse_id=06)
### Health
Health is the study of various aspects of human well-being, including physical, mental, and social health.
- [Information Technology](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse1?p3_browse_id=02)
### Information Technology
Information Technology is the study of processing and transmitting information by various technologies including computing, telecommunications and microelectronics.
- [Law](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse1?p3_browse_id=0909)
### Law
Law is the study of the principles and regulations emanating from a government in the form of legislation and of custom and policies recognised by judicial decision. Law and Justice is the study of the principles and procedures for formally maintaining social order.
- [Natural and Physical Sciences](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse1?p3_browse_id=01)
### Natural and Physical Sciences
Natural and Physical Sciences is the systematic study or body of knowledge that aims through experiment, observation and deduction to produce reliable explanations of phenomena with reference to the material and physical world. Natural sciences are the earth sciences and the life sciences which study the earth and all living organisms.
- [Society and Culture](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse1?p3_browse_id=09)
### Society and Culture
Society and Culture is the study of the physical, social and cultural organisation of human society.
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- [Course](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=01)
### Course
A course is a unit of study within a programme or qualification that covers specific content, learning outcomes, and assessments.
- [Foundation](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=02)
### Foundation
A preparatory programme that readies students for degree-level studies.
- [Certificate](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=03)
### Certificate
A qualification awarded after completion of between 60 and 120 points.
- [Diploma](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=04)
### Diploma
A qualification awarded after completion of 120 points.
- [Bachelors Degree](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=05)
### Bachelors Degree
A first degree. Introduces students to a major subject or subjects, as well as developing problem solving and learning skills.
- [Graduate Certificate](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=06)
### Graduate Certificate
A qualification awarded after completion of at least 60 points, and for which at least 30 points are at stage II and above.
- [Graduate Diploma](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=07)
### Graduate Diploma
A qualification awarded after completion of 120 points, and for which at least 75 points are at stage II and above.
- [Bachelors Honours (Postgraduate)](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=08)
### Bachelors Honours (Postgraduate)
A one-year postgraduate degree completed after a bachelors degree. Requires the completion of a research component at a level equivalent to a masters degree.
- [Postgraduate Certificate](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=09)
### Postgraduate Certificate
A qualification of at least 60 points, all of which are above Stage III.
- [Postgraduate Diploma](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=10)
### Postgraduate Diploma
A qualification of at least 120 points, all of which are above Stage III.
- [Masters Degree](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=11)
### Masters Degree
A degree programme at a higher level than a bachelors degree.
- [Doctoral Degree](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=12)
### Doctoral Degree
A qualification at an advanced level requiring an original contribution to knowledge.
- [Major](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=13)
### Major
A required component of a bachelors degree, including a specified number of points in a subject at the most advanced level.
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- [Module](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=14)
### Module
45 points focused on a particular skill or area of study. Restricted to undergraduate degrees.
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**Please note: This is not a stand-alone qualification**
- [Specialisation](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=15)
### Specialisation
A programme of related courses normally comprising more than 50 percent of a qualification.
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**Please note: This is not a stand-alone qualification**
- [Micro-credential](https://study.auckland.ac.nz/ords/r/uoa/catalogue/browse2?p4_browse_id=16)
### Micro-credential
Micro-credentials are short certification courses that empower you to quickly learn new professional skills at your own pace.