Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years and 42 weeks
Next start date
Expected Feb 2026
Campus
Nelson Campus
Study art and design in an innovative environment and fuel your creativity.
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include:
as well as
and
OR
A qualification on the NZQF at Level 4 or above in a related discipline
OR
A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination)
*NZQA approved subjects: see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/(external link).
Alternative requirementsApplicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate).
English language requirementsIf English is not the applicant’s first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes.(external link)
IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in each band),
Note: Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment
Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills . IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
Other requirementsComputer literacy:
A sufficient level of computer literacy is required.*
Portfolio:
All applicants to provide evidence of creative work.**
Special EntryIn exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the full entry requirements may be granted admission to the Programme on the approval of the Head of Department or delegate if he/she is confident of the applicant’s ability to successfully undertake the degree with a reasonable likelihood of success.
*COMPUTER LITERACY REQUIREMENT
This study programme involves producing work in electronic forms. Therefore, applicants applying to enter the programme without sufficient computer literacy for study at the relevant level will be expected to make use of computer facilities and/or training to develop their computer skills to a competent standard to succeed in their studies. A sufficient standard for entry would include competence using Microsoft Word or similar programme, email and the internet.
**PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENT
Portfolios should be an arts and/or design portfolio or equivalent personal portfolio.
The portfolio may include a selection of the following:
Portfolios will be examined for evidence of the applicant’s potential to further develop the following attributes:
See more about Supporting document requirements(external link)
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