Master of Visual Arts in Christchurch New Zealand | Otago Polytechnic

Otago Polytechnic | Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 28,600
(c. USD16,771.7)
Attendance
Full-time

Explore both practical and theoretical research in this advanced program. During the first semester, you'll create studio projects, deliver a seminar presentation, and write an essay for constructive critique. In the second semester, you'll expand on this foundation by organizing an original exhibition and completing a comprehensive 7,500-word essay. Enhance your artistic skills while gaining deeper insights through hands-on and academic research. This Master of Visual Arts degree can open doors to senior roles in the arts industry. Acquire versatile abilities sought after across numerous fields such as education, art and design, arts administration, publishing, and curation. Seize the opportunity to refine and showcase professional, conceptual, and technical expertise in your discipline by creating an independent exhibition and accompanying written work. Opt to study at the Dunedin School of Art, where you'll join a dynamic and stimulating community with exceptional workshop resources, personalized guidance, and instruction from faculty members who bring diverse perspectives and knowledge in Visual Arts and design.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A postgraduate visual arts qualification with a minimum of 60 credits at Level 8, with an overall grade of B (70%) or higher.

If you do not hold the above qualifications, you must demonstrate appropriate ability through a portfolio and associated writings.
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 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in any band.

OET: Minimum of Grade C+ or 300 in all sub tests

TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT): Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill;

PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50

Language Certificate: C1 Expert IESOL (LRW) with HIGH PASS and no less than 25/50 in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRW) with PASS and no less than 25/50 Pass in each skill

Tuition NZD 28,600

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