Graduate Profile

Our Graduate Profile outlines the capabilities that you will develop through studying for a Bachelor of Arts.

Waipapa Herenga Waka: The Mooring Post

Connecting to place for thriving and equitable communities

People and Place

Graduates connect to knowledge of place. They are conversant with mātauranga Māori, kaupapa Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and their context in Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and the world. They appreciate the importance of belonging and diversity. They advocate for just and equitable societies.

Waipapa ki Uta: The Landing Place

Connecting to place for sustainable and enduring partnerships

Sustainability

Graduates realise that they are interdependent with the natural world and acknowledge kaitiakitanga. They recognise their responsibilities to contribute to the protection, conservation and regeneration of local, regional and global ecosystems, communities and economies.

Waipapa Ngā Maunga Whakahī: Land of Proud Mountains

Knowledge engagement for excellent practice robust inquiry for innovative responses

Knowledge and Practice

Bachelor of Arts graduates have attained and demonstrated depth of knowledge in at least two subject areas. They are aware of different knowledge systems and transdisciplinary perspectives. They have developed an increased appreciation of cultural and social diversity and of the creative and intellectual endeavours that sustain and enrich human life. They understand that the complexity of our humanity is valuable in itself and is necessary to solving the problems we face as a society.

Critical Thinking
Graduates think critically and creatively to engage constructively with knowledge systems, practices, theories, evidence, and ideas.

Solution Seeking
Graduates demonstrate innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to issues they encounter in their studies of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. They consider multiple perspectives in their solution-seeking and decision-making.

Waipapa Tātai Hono: Ancestral Ties

Communicating and engaging in the service of relationships

Communication
Graduates listen and express ideas respectfully. They share knowledge with diverse audiences using a range of technologies and formats.

Collaboration
Graduates establish reciprocal, productive relationships and maintain whanaungatanga with the communities of Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and beyond. They are collaborative, able to both influence and work in the service of others.

Waipapa Tāngata Rau: The Place of Great People

Flourishing relationships through principled action

Ethics and Professionalism
Graduates demonstrate manaakitanga towards others and care for their own well-being. They act ethically and responsibly, exhibiting independent thought, resilience and lifelong learning.