Overview

Advance your creativity and imagination further and prepare for your professional creative life or progression to postgraduate levels of study.

Where could this Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) programme at Whitecliffe College take you?

Many of our graduates have gone on to be successful exhibiting artists, both in New Zealand and overseas. However, a Fine Arts degree also prepares graduates for a wide range of careers, giving them essential skills for the modern job market: the ability to think creatively and flexibly; to work independently or collaboratively; to respond constructively to criticism, and to participate in intelligent debate. Our graduates are proven self-starters, many of whom become self-employed or owners of successful small businesses within the creative fields.

Programme Structure

Students undertake two courses of study across two Semesters: Studio Research and Critical Contexts.

Both courses work to develop and integrate contextual, theoretical, and studio-based learning centred on student’s in-depth research projects.
The BFA (Hons) programme culminates in a final exhibition or presentation of studio research outcomes and an accompanying written research summary.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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79

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History Fine Arts View 6 other Bachelors in Art History 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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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Passport copy
Minimum Age: Students must turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe
IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent
Successful completion of an undergraduate qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 7
A GPA of their final undergraduate year (NZQF Level 7 credits) of B - and above (GPA of 4)
A portfolio that reflects your skills and potential to successfully complete the programme
A letter of intent or declaration of research interests
Academic writing ability which reflects the potential for successful study at the graduate level (candidates may use their letter of intent or research declaration or examples of previous academic writing to meet this requirement)
An interview is required for all applicants

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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

27000 NZD / year

≈ 27000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9413 NZD / year

≈ 9413 NZD / year

Additional Details

$300 Student Services Levy

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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