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New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Subject area

Fine Arts

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$6,873

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

NCEA Level 2 OR New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media Design (Level 4) OR New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4) OR New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) or equivalent OR If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency. English Requirement: IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

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)
$6,873 $6,873
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$5,574 $5,574
Total $12,447 $12,447

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


Student Success

89%


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 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.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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