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New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design

EIT

Subject area

Fine Arts

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$7,156

over 1 Year - details

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is designed for ākonga/learners who are seeking to develop broad technical skills and conceptual knowledge in arts, craft or design creative practice.

A range of industries will benefit from graduates who possess arts, craft or design creative capabilities.

Graduates will be able to operate independently within arts, craft and/or design creative and commercial environments.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Academic Requirements Applicants under 20 years old - Completed a Level 3 qualification in a related field or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Applicants 20 years or over - For applicants 20 years or over, there are no minimum academic requirements. However, applicants will need to provide their curriculum vitae detailing any relevant work experience and academic achievements. The Programme Coordinator will use this information to assess whether the applicant is likely to successfully complete the NZ Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5). International Students: This Programme is open to international students English Language Requirements: To gain entry onto programmes leading to this qualification, international students must meet the English Proficiency Outcomes for International Students for whom English is not their First Language as set out in Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2013 (Version 2). For a Level 5 Diploma IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or equivalent as shown in Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2013 (Version 2). These can be accessed at: www.nzqa.govt.nz. Special Entry: In exceptional circumstances, an applicant under the age of 20 years who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the NZ Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5) where they supply evidence to satisfy the Programme Coordinator of their ability to succeed on the NZ Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5) programme. Selection Process or Other Requirements: Applicants may be interviewed to provide programme advice for decision making.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$7,156 $7,156
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$8,863 $8,863
Total $16,019 $16,019

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

92%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings $40,000
Earnings range $32,000 - $48,000
In employment 54%
In further study 32%
On a benefit 3%

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 225 5348
Phone: (06) 974 8000
Fax: (06) 974 8905
Email: info@eit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.eit.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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