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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Studio Research and Critical Contexts are the two components of this programme. Both courses work to develop and integrate contextual, theoretical, and studio-based learning centred on in-depth research projects. Advance your creativity and imagination further and prepare for your professional creative life or progression to postgraduate levels of study. The programme culminates in a final exhibition or presentation of studio research outcomes and an accompanying written research summary. The Honours qualification provides a foundational pathway for further research in a higher degree.Whitecliffe College BFA (Hons) students consolidate the learning and achievements of the BFA undergraduate study through the realisation of a sustained practice-based research inquiry to prepare them for professional life in the creative industries or further postgraduate study in a Master's degree.Students undertake two courses of study that both span across two Semesters: Studio Research and Critical Contexts. Both courses work to develop and integrate contextual, theoretical, and studio-based learning centred on students’ 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.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$27,000.00 (US$ 16,106) per year
Student Services Levy - $300
Start date

February 2027

Venue

Auckland Campus

67 Symonds Street,

Grafton,

Auckland,

1010, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must

  • Have successfully completed an undergraduate qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 7 within the last 3 years
  • Achieved a Grade Point Average (GPA) of their final undergraduate year (Level 7 credits) of B – and above (GPA of 4)
  • Present a portfolio that reflects the potential to successfully complete the programme
  • Submit a Statement of Research Intent
  • Demonstrate academic writing ability which reflects the potential for successful study at the graduate level (applicants may use examples of previous academic writing to meet this requirement)
  • Attend an interview.

International applicants must

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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