Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Unitec Institute of TechnologyMaster of Creative Practice
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Mt Albert Campus
Summary
The Master of Creative Practice is designed for ambitious artists, designers, performers, and digital creatives seeking to refine their skills, expand their research capabilities and their professional practice. This 180-credit programme fosters a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment for creative professionals, including:
- Contemporary artists
- Graphic designers
- Animators, game designers, experience designers and UX designers
- Performing artists, actors, dancers, directors, and producers
- Filmmakers, Screenwriters and Media creators
Join a vibrant community in our new studio spaces where you'll work amongst other disciplines such as dance, theatre, film, digital media, animation, visual arts, craft, service design, and more. You'll develop your own project in specialist creative studios, guided by industry-leading academics and practitioners.
Entry criteria
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students Academic requirementsYou must have completed at least one of the following:
- A recognised Bachelor’s degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement deemed to be an average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7 courses; or
- A professional qualifications in a relevant discipline, recognized as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor degree.
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.
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 529 KB)
International students Academic requirementsYou must have completed at least one of the following:
- A recognised Bachelor’s degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement deemed to be an average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7 courses; or
- A professional qualifications in a relevant discipline, recognized as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor degree.
And English entry requirements;
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
- Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
- 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.
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 529 KB)
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