Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

Because our programme is flexible, you’ll build a pathway of study that feels right for you. But whatever you choose, you’ll learn in three key areas:

• Creative artistic practices
• Research themes 
• Creative careers

Study in these three areas makes up your artist toolkit and sets you up for a lifetime of creative thinking and making.

 

While studying, you’ll have opportunities to explore a range of practices such as art writing; ceramics; curatorial practices; digital media; drawing; installation; moving image; nga toi taketake; painting; performance art; photography; print sculpture; social and public art; sound art and more.

 

In your final year, you will complete a capstone fine arts project and associated research essay.

 

The broad structure of the programme is:

• Seven core courses: FINEARTS 110, 111, 112, 113, 320, 321, 322 (165 points)
• Two elective courses from FINEARTS 220–236 (30 points)
• Two elective courses from FINEARTS 240–250 (60 points)
• Two General Education courses (30 points)
• Additional elective courses from this degree (up to 75 points)
• Additional elective courses from other bachelors degrees (up to 45 points)
   

You need to have one of the following:

 

• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 75 percent in the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board Examinations with a minimum of 70 percent in English.
• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 80 percent in all other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations with a minimum of 75 percent in English.

 

• Qualification

AISSC and ISCAll-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC)

Score required - 75

 

• Qualification

Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board ExaminationsKarnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board Examinations

Score required - 75

 

• Qualification

All other Higher Secondary State Board ExaminationsAll other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations

Score required - 80

 

• Qualification

IELTS AcademicInternational English Language Testing System

Score required - 6.0

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$7,402.80

International students
NZ$37,895

 

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

Businesses and organisations hire creatives to address challenges, discover opportunities and bring new possibilities to life. The job market is constantly changing, and the diversity of career opportunities available to graduates is growing. Success as a creative practitioner extends beyond the world of contemporary art, with graduates finding employment in advertising, communication design, marketing, fashion, filmmaking, architecture, business, journalism and many more areas.

 

Jobs related to this programme

• Art Director
• Artist
• Creative Project Lead
• Creative Strategist
• Educator
• Filmmaker
• Visual Designer
• Writer