About the course

Whitecliffe BFA graduates are industry-ready at the end of their three-year degree. Included in the suite of Whitecliffe post-graduate programmes, Whitecliffe offers an additional one year, stand-alone BFA Honours qualification, directly following on from the BFA degree, with places available by application only. Its purpose is to consolidate the learning and achievements of the BFA through the realisation of a sustained practice-based, studio-centred, research inquiry and to further prepare students for professional life as creative practitioners or for ongoing postgraduate study. Attainment of this qualification allows for a five-year pathway to Masters degree completion for those students interested in further academic study. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
February, 2024	Grafton
February, 2025	Grafton
February, 2026	Grafton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Whitecliffe

NCEA University Entrance or equivalent CIE/IB award. Note that discretionary entrance is available to students who have gained exceptional marks in level 2 NCEA.

　　Some of the above academic requirements may be waived for students over 20 years of age.

　　Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

　　IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Whitecliffe. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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