Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment. The Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts gives you the opportunity for advanced study in contemporary art.
Entry Requirements
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.
After graduating with a BA, you can complete a one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) as a qualification in its own right. Alternatively, it can be a pathway to a further year of study in a Master of Arts programme.
Are you interested in a career teaching English as a second language overseas, at University level? Some countries, such as those in Asia, require you to have a Masters level qualification to do this. Waikato's Master of Arts (Applied) provides you with the qualification you need.
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programme provides an opportunity to advance both your creative practice and research abilities. The MFA is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts.
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is mainly aimed at high-achieving students in the Bachelor of Arts who want to advance their skills and make their CV stand out. It can also serve as a pathway to advanced research at master's or doctoral level.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Bachelor of Arts with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses in the selected subject area for this degree, or equivalent
Many of New Zealand's most respected Maori artists are graduates of the Master of Maori Visual Arts. More recent graduates attract recognition as emerging talent.
Entry Requirements
This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.
Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment.
Entry Requirements
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.)
Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment. You'll be studying with other fine arts students in courses at 200, 300 and 400-level.
Entry Requirements
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.
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Entry Requirements
Academic requirements:
For this programme, you will need the following:
A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
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);
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.
English requirements for international students:
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:
In this postgraduate diploma, you will balance independent creative work in the studio with learning in Maori studies or museum studies. You will spend most of your time making art.
Entry Requirements
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'.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts (PGDipFA) gives you the opportunity to integrate studio practice with critical studies. The PGDipFA is open to anyone with a university degree who also has some relevant professional or industry experience.
If you have at least three years professional or industry experience, you are able to enter this programme without a degree. A PGCertFA offers a flexible point of entry into postgraduate study in Fine Arts.
Artists are storytellers, change-makers, disruptors and creators who shape our culture and enrich our society. At Elam, you will develop skills in creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and entrepreneurship.
Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment. Massey is the only university to offer degrees in Maori visual arts.
Entry Requirements
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
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is a practical, studio-based degree designed to enable students to attain a high level of professional mastery, craft and practical skill, through the presentation of both a creative art-work (or art-works) and a written component (exegesis).
Entry Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities)
Every applicant must either:
be a graduate, normally in a relevant field, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities)
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) provides a development opportunity for students who have an interest in establishing themselves as professional artists or scholars, or career designers, filmmakers, or photographers.
Entry Requirements
You will need to have completed:
a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours, or an equivalent degree with good grades in relevant subjects; or
significant professional practice or teaching experience.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Fine Arts or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
Applicants submit a proposal outlining the direction their practice will take for that year to Te Kura Kowaiwai | Ilam School of Fine Arts. These can be made at any time. Contact the School for the application process.
Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
