Entry Criteria

• An NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a creative practice field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT | Te Pūkenga-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system; or
• In the absence of the above, provisional admission on the basis of an evaluation of a portfolio of work; or
• At the Dean’s discretion, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.

English Language Entry Requirements (IDEAschool)

Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include (i) completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply*), and (ii) approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6 (or accepted international equivalents).

Māori/English Language Entry Requirements (Toihoukura)

Applicants will need to demonstrate fluency, at a level sufficient to academically succeed in the course, in either Te Reo Māori or English.

Applicants who have the language fluency to support it may complete their assessments in Te Reo Māori.

Applicants from countries in which English is not a primary spoken language, who propose to complete their assessments in English, must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English language (Level 4 Academic), approved scores on IELTS tests (6.5 Academic with no band score lower than 6.0), or completion of either an EIT | Te Pūkenga assessment or accepted international equivalents.

Standard discretionary entrance guidelines will apply.

Entry with Credit

Applicants may be admitted with credit transfer or recognition of prior learning.

The Postgraduate Programmes Cluster Committee shall have discretion in the granting of academic credit.

Transfers/Cross Credits

Academic credit may be awarded as:

• Recognition of Prior Learning at Level 8 and/or Cross Credit of course(s) (specified credit) at NZQA Level 8 which are relevant to Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours) | Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) [Level 8].
• The Postgraduate Programmes Cluster Committee may grant credit, however, credit granted shall not be for courses completed as part of an undergraduate degree, nor shall credit exceed one-half of the total programme credits.

For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact IDEAschool on 06 830 1119 or Toihoukura on 06 869 0847.

Entry Criteria

A person is eligible to apply for entry who:

• An undergraduate degree in a creative practice with a B average or better, OR
• Where the applicant does not meet the entry criteria above, the applicant may be provisionally admitted on the basis of an evaluation of a portfolio of work. Such provisionally accepted applicants will be expected to pass their first course in the programme in order to progress.

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

• New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5 (Academic)
• IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
• PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
• International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)