Course catalogue / Ara Institute of Canterbury
Bachelor of Design (Applied Visual Art)
- Qualification
- Bachelor
- NZQF level
- 7
- Duration
- Full-time - 3 Years
- Indicative fees
- NZ$26,572/yr
- Location
- Madras Street, Christchurch
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3, 20 at level 2+), including 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects, plus Literacy and Numeracy requirements. OR NZQF Level 4+ qualification in a related discipline. Additional requirement: Portfolio demonstrating art/design work. Alternative entry available based on equivalent skills/experience.
English requirements
IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)
“Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic, 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking”
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