Bachelor of Design and Arts
WITT
Subject area
Graphic Arts and Design Studies
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates of the Bachelor of Design and Arts (with a major in Design Media, Visual Arts or Textiles/Fashion Design) aims to provide an educational and vocational pathway for students to pursue the knowledge, skills and attributes identified as those that support creativity and innovation in the development of professional practice aligned with the 21st century design and arts environment.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
a) Under 20 years of age applicants: Applicants under the age of 20 years must have University Entrance OR Equivalent academic achievement OR On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean OR Provisional enrolment Note: Provisional enrolment is defined by NZQA as being Discretionary Entrance and includes the following clauses: Discretionary enrolment may be granted to those applicants under the age of 20 who: * Are New Zealand or Australian citizens and permanent residents under 20 years of age * Must have a minimum of 14 credits in an approved subject at Level 2 towards NCEA * Must also have met the literacy and numeracy standards required for University Entrance (b) Over 20 years of age: * A person having reached the age of 20 years by the first day of the programme in the year, for which admission is sought, is not required to hold the above entry qualifications. (c) International applicants: * Students who have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (eg International Baccalaureate, Cambridge examination) should contact UCOL for requirements. * The minimum English proficiency entry requirement for international students is IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). UCOL is a TOEFL iBT testing centre. * IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible) not less than 2 years old at the time of submitting the enrolment application. In addition to this international applications under the age of 20 must have NCEA equivalency (refer to Business Development International).
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
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Student fees
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Government tuition subsidy
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N/A | N/A |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $41,000 |
| Earnings range | $33,000 - $50,000 |
| In employment | 61% |
| In further study | 26% |
| On a benefit | 3% |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 948 896
Phone: (06) 757 3100
Fax: (06) 757 3236
Email: academicservicesemail@witt.ac.nz
Web: http://www.witt.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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