Master of Visual Arts

at Auckland University of Technology

As part of this programme you complete a 120-point thesis, which can be either a practice-based or a more theoretical research project in an area of visual arts. You also develop an understanding of research methods and ethics, and complete a number of elective courses.

Specialist areas in visual arts include:

• Cinema
• Drawing
• Installation
• Interactive technologies
• Lens-based
• Painting
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Sound
• Sculpture
• Video

Minimum entry requirements
Bachelor of Visual Arts or equivalent with a B grade average or higher in the courses at level 7 or above
International student entry requirements

Other requirements
Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work and attend a selection interview
Admission is based on the submission of a proposal outlining the territory of exploration, and the nature of the project to be undertaken by the applicant. It is useful and usual for potential applicants to make an appointment to discuss their interests, before submitting their proposal.

English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

International
$40,134 (for 120 points)
($39,200 tuition fees + $934 student services levy)