Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts in Christchurch New Zealand | Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic
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Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
26,000
(c. USD15,264.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Artists craft beautiful, thought-provoking works that shape distinctive environments and enrich modern culture. If you have a degree but wish to refine your fine art expertise, this program provides focused, tailored study. An art education develops skills prized across numerous fields like education, design, management, and marketing. Graduates may pursue artistic practice across multiple mediums or explore dynamic careers such as Illustration, Art Therapy, Research, Artist Representation, Photojournalism, or Color Consulting. Specialize in Ceramics, Digital Media, Jewelry Crafting, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Textiles—with potential for interdisciplinary projects. The Dunedin School of Art emphasizes personalized mentorship and student-driven learning within a vibrant artistic community to foster professional growth. You'll access exceptional workshop facilities and learn from lecturers with diverse fine art and design perspectives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Open to graduates or those who have been able to demonstrate equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind. This may include bachelors' degree OR other Level 7 qualifications.
International students will be individually assessed to ensure they meet the entry requirements.
If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in any band.
OET: Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub tests
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT): Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Cambridge English Assessments: B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill;
Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
Language Certificate: C1 Expert ESOL Written (LRW) with PASS and no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken Pass
Tuition
NZD
26,000