Overview

Outline of Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Whitecliffe College

Our focus is on encouraging the emergence and development of a meaningful artistic practice through experimentation with a range of creative media and processes. This is underpinned and supported by teaching the necessary skills, techniques, and research methodologies to foster your creative, practical, and contextual development. You will be taught by lecturers who are practising artists themselves with established local, national, and international reputations.

Programme Structure

Courses

Critical and Contextual IA
Materials and Processes
Photography and the Media Arts
Visual Thinking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Fine Arts View 19 other Bachelors in Fine Arts 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Passport copy
Minimum age: International students must be at least 18 years of age during their first semester of study. Where the student is under 18 years of age for part of their first year of study they must have evidence of a guardian domiciled in Auckland.
IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent
Academic Transcripts: School or previous tertiary results
Interview: All applicants for this programme are interviewed. International student interviews are conducted via telephone or online
Portfolio: This is brought to the interview and should include between 12-24 examples of original work showing breadth of ability. International Students may submit their portfolio digitally
Letter of Intent: A 250-word letter of intent outlining reasons for wanting to study the BFA programme and desired pathway

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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

10126 NZD / year

≈ 10126 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.

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Scholarships Information

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