Overview

Throughout Creative Practice programme from the Eastern Institute of Technology you will specialise in your preferred creative area while also developing broader skills by enabling you to experience artistic disciplines. The degree is a well-rounded qualification that gives you transferable skills to boost your job prospects and help you stand out from the crowd.

You can kick off the degree by studying one of IDEAschool’s diplomas (Level 5 Diploma in Fashion, Arts and Design, Music or Screen Production) and then progress to Levels 6 and 7 of the degree.

Career opportunities:

Possible jobs and career opportunities can include:

Painter
Printmaker
Sculptor
Illustrator
Spatial/interior designer
Furniture designer
Graphic designer
Web designer
Arts manager or administrator
Gallery or museum curator
Fashion industry
Music industry
Film and TV work

Graduates can also go on to study a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters Degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing an Evolving Project
The Business of Being a Creative
Real World Challenge

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-16 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students are encouraged to apply at least 12 weeks before your intended start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Napier, New Zealand

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts View 44 other Bachelors in Design in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the BCP programme may be limited by the number of places available.

The academic entry requirement for the BCP is either:

University Entrance, as defined by the NZQA; or
Evidence regarded as sufficient by the Discipline Leader of the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study; or
At the discretion of the Head of School, where the applicant is over 20 years of age and demonstrates the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study.
IELTS Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.

All applicants are required to attend an interview (and may bring whānau support).

Applicants must provide a hand-written letter of application and a portfolio of work that represents their level of achievement at the interview.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26000 NZD / year

≈ 26000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7963 NZD / year

≈ 7963 NZD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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