Programme Outline
Delivery of Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) | Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours) is “blended” – that is, a combination of online study, wānanga and research by creative practice. You will have opportunities to engage with staff and students based at both Toihoukura and IDEAschool in Hawke’s Bay, as well as students who may be practicing throughout Aotearoa and indeed the world.
Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) is a 120 credit, one year full-time, Level 8 programme. It consists of three compulsory courses that will build on your knowledge, skills, and attributes gained in your undergraduate degree in visual arts and design.
Career and Study Opportunities
As a graduate career opportunities can included:
- Advancement in creative practice/creative industries
- Self-employment/entrepreneurship
- Academic positions in creative practice
- Gallery owner/curator
- The ability to strengthen te toi Māori within a contemporary Māori context
Graduates of Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) may apply to complete Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao) | Master of Professional Creative Practice.
Entry Requirements
- A 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-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 discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
Māori/English Language Entry Requirements
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 (6.0 Academic with no band score lower than 5.5), or completion of either an EIT assessment or accepted international equivalents.
Standard discretionary entrance guidelines will apply.
How to Enrol
Step 1 – Check entry requirements
Make sure you have read and understood the entry requirements for your situation and background.
Entry requirements can be different for domestic and international students.
Step 2 – Confirm campus and check key dates
The next intake date(s) for your chosen course and campus are listed in the Course Details panel on this page.
Dates can vary between campuses, so make sure you have selected the campus you wish to study at.
Step 3 – Confirm fees and costs
Visit https://www.eit.ac.nz/fees/ to see the fees for this programme.
Step 4 – Complete any supporting forms
If your course requires any supporting forms, they will be listed below under ‘Supporting Documentation’
Step 5 – Submit your application
You’ll need an up-to-date email address to start your online application.
You’ll also need to know what you want to study – your degree or programme and majors and/or minors, and the courses you plan to take.
You may be asked to submit supporting documentation with your application.
