Bachelor of Design and Contemporary Art

Entry criteria

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• Successful completion of an appropriate qualification at Level 4 or above in an art- or design-related subject, where appropriate; or
• NCEA requirements are a minimum of 42 credits achieved at NCEA Level 3 or higher, including:
  • 14 credits in two art or design-related subjects
  • 14 credits from two (maximum) other subjects (approved or non-approved courses)
  • 14 credits achieved at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau.

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

Non-academic requirements

• When you apply for this programme, you’ll need to provide proof of your identity (ID) and other documents such as academic certificates – please have these handy when you’re ready to apply.
• As part of your application, you may also be asked to present a portfolio of work and/or attend an interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 488 KB)

International students Academic requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies and one of the following;

• Successful completion of an appropriate qualification at Level 4 or above in an art- or design-related subject, where appropriate or
• Should meet the country-specific admission requirement

And English entry requirements;

​If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

• An equivalent of IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 or
• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

Non-academic requirements

• When you apply for this programme, you’ll need to provide proof of your identity (ID) and other documents such as academic certificates – please have these handy when you’re ready to apply.
• As part of your application, you may also be asked to present a portfolio of work and/or attend an interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 488 KB)