Course Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) programme is a stand-alone postgraduate qualification, directly following on from the Level 7 Bachelor of Fine Arts programme.

Whitecliffe 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 students for professional life in the creative industries. Students often undertake the Honours qualification to develop foundations for further research in a higher degree, pathwaying into a Master of Fine Arts (or equivalent), or where conditions are met, directly into a Doctorate programme.

Students undertake two courses of study across two Semesters: Studio Research and Critical Contexts. Both courses work to develop and integrate contextual, theoretical, and studio-based learning centred on student's 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.

General Eligibility

Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

• Completed application form

• Successful completion of an undergraduate qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 7

• A GPA of their final undergraduate year (Level 7 credits) of B - and above (GPA of 4)

• A portfolio that reflects your skills and potential to successfully complete the programme

• A letter of intent or declaration of research interests

• Academic writing ability which reflects the potential for successful study at the graduate level (candidates may use their letter of intent or research declaration or examples of previous academic writing to meet this requirement)

• An interview is required for all applicants

International Student Entry Requirements:

• Completed application form

• Passport copy

• Minimum Age: Students must turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe

• IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent

• Successful completion of an undergraduate qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 7

• A GPA of their final undergraduate year (NZQF Level 7 credits) of B - and above (GPA of 4)

• A portfolio that reflects your skills and potential to successfully complete the programme

• A letter of intent or declaration of research interests

• Academic writing ability which reflects the potential for successful study at the graduate level (candidates may use their letter of intent or research declaration or examples of previous academic writing to meet this requirement)

• An interview is required for all applicants

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent