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To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts you will :

• have gained a relevant bachelor's degree with a grade average that demonstrates an adequate level of preparation
• be selected into the programme through an interview and the assessment of a portfolio of submitted work
• have an appropriate level of English language proficiency.

You will need to submit verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

For this programme, you'll need one of the following:

1. Completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3); or

2. Demonstrate the equivalent skills and must be working on approved automotive premises. Find out more about work placement learning here.

3. If English is not your first language, you need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:

• Be 20 years or older before the start of the programme
• Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work, or other life experience as approved by the Academic Leader
• Entry by Discretionary Admission

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

• Bachelor of Arts with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses in the selected subject area for this degree, or equivalent

International student entry requirements

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and all other bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. Completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3); or

2. Demonstrate the equivalent skills and you must be an apprentice electrical mechanic or working in an approved automotive premises. Find out more about automotive work placement learning here

3. If English is not your first language, you need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

• Be 20 years or older before the start of the programme
• Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience as approved by the Academic Leader
• Entry by Discretionary Admission

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

You must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme's commencement for the semester, and you'll need to:

• NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science; Or
• Equivalent.
• And have the necessary English language proficiency, a minimum of NCEA (Level 1) English or have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify.
• You may also be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

Simply apply online, and we'll be in touch about your next steps.

For more information download the full programme regulations, click here to download

As a part of this requirement, you must meet at least 16 years of age and meet one of the below;

• All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;
• And English entry requirements;
  • If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
    • Evidence of an overall IELTS (General or Academic) band score of at least 5 in each band; Or
    • Equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes and a range of English Language programmes can help you qualify.

For more information download the full programme regulations, click here to download

Programme Regulations

This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.

To enter the Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours you will:

• submit a portfolio (if you do well in NCEA Level 2 art, design or technology - or equivalent - you may not need to submit a portfolio. See details below.)
• attend an interview in person or over Skype.

This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.

To be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, or
• have demonstrated equivalent practical, professional and/or scholarly experience.

You will also need to:

• take part in an interview at which you demonstrate readiness to undertake your desired course of study
• submit a satisfactory portfolio of work to show you are at the standard necessary to undertake work up to 300-level and beyond
• provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities.

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
   • A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
   • University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
4. If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
   • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or;
   • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3);
   • After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

• Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied).

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Maori Visual Arts you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts, or
• have been awarded a relevant bachelor's degree and provide evidence of appropriate professional experience and duration, or
• sufficient practical, professional and scholarly experience at an appropriate level.

You are required to provide a portfolio if you have not completed a Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts with Massey University.

You must also provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

In considering applications for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Maori Visual Arts, the University shall pay due regard to indigenous systems for the acquisition of knowledge and shall apply a fair, large and liberal interpretation to the concepts of 'scholarly experience' and 'academic work'.

This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.

To enter the Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts you will need to:

• provide a portfolio of your work, in the form of slides, photos or actual artworks
• provide a statement (of around 100 words) of why you want to join the BMVA programme
• take part in an interview.