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Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

3 years

Next start date

Expected Feb 2026

Campus

City Campus

Summary

Want a career in design? The Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa will help you turn your creative ideas into reality in a studio-based environment with excellent facilities.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements If you have New Zealand qualifications
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If you have qualifications from another country

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English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.

English language requirements

Useful New Zealand school subjects

Art History, Classical Studies, Computing, Construction and Mechanical Technologies, Design (Practical Art), Design and Visual Communication, Digital Technologies or Hangarau Matihiko, English, Geography, Hangarau, Hauora, Health, History, Mathematics/Pāngarau, Media Studies, Music Studies, Ngā Mahi a Rēhia, Ngā Toi, Ngā Toi Ataata, Ngā Toi Puoro, Painting (Practical Art), Pāngarau, Photography (Practical Art), Physics, Printmaking (Practical Art), Processing Technologies, Psychology, Pūtaiao/Science, Sculpture (Practical Art), Technology/Hangarau, Te Ao Haka, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira, Technology, Visual Arts

Don’t meet the entry requirements?

Consider starting with the Diploma in Design Tītohu mō te Hoahoa.

Diploma in Design Tītohu mō te Hoahoa

Transferring to AUT (recognition of prior learning)

You may be eligible to enter Year 2 or Year 3 of our design degree if you have completed all or part of a design or visual arts degree at another approved tertiary institution. Applications for cross-credits will normally be assessed after you receive an offer of place for the Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa.

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