• A NZQF-listed Bachelor’s or higher level 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.

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.

For more information on entry with credit please contact Natalie Blackwood, Programme Administrator IDEAschool, on 06 830 1112, nblackwood@eit.ac.nz or Emma Marino, Programme Administrator Toihoukura, on 06 869 0847 or emarino@eit.ac.nz.

• An undergraduate degree in a creative practice with a B average or better, or
• B average in a postgraduate qualification (Level 8) in a creative practice field.
• Where the applicant does not meet the entry criteria above, the applicant may be admitted to the Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) | Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours) (Level 8) programme and upon successful completion of two courses (B average) from the schedule to the regulations of the Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi)| Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours) (Level 8), gain admission to the Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao).

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)