Overview

As a graduate of the Global Arts programme at University of Waikato, you will understand how cultures and creative practice cross boundaries. Your skills will enable you to reach diverse audiences in many sectors of the international culture industry.

You can choose to focus on developing analytical skills in many forms of media, including text, image and sound, or on creative intercultural aspects that bring in dance, notably kapa haka, and Māori fibre arts.

Career opportunities

Cultural Policy Analyst

Creative Art Director

Event Manager

Artist

Script-writer

Advertising and PR creative

Creative Business Owner

Arts Administrator

Educator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Languages and Cultures

Communication Competencies

Modernisms

Visual Cultures of East Asia

Cultural Identities in the Age of Globalisation

French Culture from Versailles to the Revolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply at any time throughout the year. You will choose your preferred intake during your application process.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

46

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand

Disciplines

Visual Arts International Relations Liberal Arts View 46 other Bachelors in Visual 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

46

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 70 or higher or QLD OP of 14 or lower (if sat prior to 2020). This also applies to students studying Australian qualifications outside Australia, such as the South Australian Matriculation (SAM) and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

Successful completion of GCE Advanced level with a minimum of 6 points taken from three subjects, achieving a minimum grade of C in at least one subject. Points calculated as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1.

Completion of USA High School Diploma with a GPA of 2.5 in grade 12; or, Completion of the GED with 660 overall (145 min in each subject).

One year of successful Bachelor's degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing.

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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

38250 NZD / year

≈ 38250 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8620 NZD / year

≈ 8620 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic: $8,620- $8,787 per year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 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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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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