Course catalogue / Whitecliffe
Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Qualification
- Bachelor
- NZQF level
- 7
- Duration
- 3 Years Full-time
- Indicative fees
- NZ$27,000/yr
- Location
- Auckland City Symonds Street Campus
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
Applicants must present a portfolio of original artwork, submit a letter of intent, and attend an interview. Domestic applicants need NCEA University Entrance or equivalent (Literacy 10 credits L2+, subject endorsement in a Level 3 Visual Arts subject preferred) or equivalent qualification, or be 20+ with relevant industry experience. International applicants must turn 18 within first year, hold an equivalent NZ qualification, meet English language and visa requirements.
English requirements
IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)
“Meet English language requirements: IELTS Test –Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent”
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