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Te Kura Toi | School of Arts
Te Kura Toi School of Arts nurtures creative thinking, at work and at play, through innovation in teaching and research.
Te Kura Toi School of Arts nurtures creative thinking, at work and at play, through innovation in teaching and research.
The capacity to comprehend clearly, identify significant issues and articulate a creative response is essential in all areas of work. Employers value people who can demonstrate intellectual enquiry and creative practice — from stage performance and music, creative writing and multimedia production to linguistics and the languages.
Arts subjects
Bachelor of ArtsDiscover more about a BA with a major in Writing.
English
Global Arts
International Languages and Cultures
Linguistics
Music
Screen and Media Studies
Theatre Studies
Dance
Writing Studies
History
Geography
Environmental Planning
Why study Arts?
Our graduates are valued for their creative problem solving, analytic capabilities, depth of understanding and practical skills. Through language, literature, screens, music, movement and performance, our students learn and apply the power of creativity.
At Te Kura Toi School of Arts, you will develop your own artistic sensibility alongside sector-specific analytical and research experience, well-honed written and verbal communication skills, and a broad perspective on the world and its various cultures.
We provide:
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Crucial skills across a range of contemporary context,
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Teaching that develops craft and competencies across many forms of creative expression in the creation of original content,
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Insights into everyday modes of communication, and
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Opportunities for exploring new cultures and languages competencies
All of our subjects can be studied at Hons, Masters and PhD level.
Sargeson Prize
Named for celebrated New Zealand writer Frank Sargeson, this prestegious Prize was conceived by writer Catherine Chidgey, who lectures in Writing Studies at the University. Entries are now open: limited to one per writer, per division.
Writer In Residence
The University welcomes its new Writer in Residence for 2025, Joan Fleming.
Nurturing the next generation of writers
Home to some of New Zealand’s best novelists, short story writers and children’s authors, the University of Waikato is ranked among the top 250 universities globally in English Language and Literature in the QS World University Rankings.
Facilities
New Place Theatre/Te Tapare Hou
The New Place Theatre/Te Tapere Hou is a teaching and rehearsal space used primarily by University of Waikato Theatre Studies students and staff.
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
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Meet some of our students
News
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‘America First’ trade policy is pushing economic self-sufficiency – but history shows this is harder than it seems
Countries will need to consider how to survive in the face of others' attempted economic self-sufficiency, Senior Lecturer Garritt Van Dyk writes in this piece for The Conversation.
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Distinguished geographer and climate expert appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences
Professor Tim Smith is set to join the University as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences.
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PhD student's research enhances research accessibility for disabled individuals
Dr Nicolina Newcombe's PhD research is helping to make academic research more accessible for people with intellectual disabilities.
Key staff contacts
Associate Professor Karen Barbour
Head of Arts
Associate Professor Laura Haughey
Associate Professor
Associate Professor Catherine Chidgey
Associate Professor