Study Diploma in Visual Arts at Massey University in New Zealand,

Diploma in Visual Arts

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Its a flexible qualification with lots of choice. Youll be introduced to the basics of art and design creative thinking visual communication specialist skills critical awareness. No portfolio is required, just passion. The Diploma in Creative Arts is made up of 8 courses from the first year of our Bachelor of Commercial Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Screen Arts with Honours previously known as Bachelor of Creative Media Production and Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts qualifications. Search available Creative Arts courses Further study Studying courses in the Diploma in Creative Arts can be a good way to develop your portfolio for entry to the Bachelor of Design with Honours or Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$42,110.00 (US$ 25,119) per year
International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Wellington Campus

Wallace Street,

Mount Cook,

Wellington,

6021, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$42,110.00 (US$ 25,119) per year
International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

November 2027

Venue

Wellington Campus

Wallace Street,

Mount Cook,

Wellington,

6021, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To enter the Master of Construction (thesis pathway) you willhave been awarded or qualified for a construction related four year Bachelor with Honours degree or a Bachelor of Construction (Honours) or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B over the contributing courses for the Honours year orhave been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelors degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate with a minimum grade average of B over the contributing courses for the Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent.To enter the Master of Construction (coursework pathway) you willhave been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B across the highest level courses orhave been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction or equivalent qualification and have completed at least two years of relevant professional experience orhave been awarded or qualified for a construction related four year Bachelor with Honours degree or a Bachelor of Construction (Honours) or equivalent qualification orhave been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction followed by the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B over the contributing courses for the Postgraduate Diploma orhave been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelors degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate with a minimum grade average of B over the contributing courses for the Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent.If you are admitted into the thesis pathway or the coursework pathway under 3 4 or 5 above you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations. An appropriate undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution is required.

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

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