Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

360 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 42,832 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA

About

Artists are storytellers, change-makers, disruptors and creators who shape our culture and enrich our society.

At Elam, you will develop skills in creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and entrepreneurship. These skills will prepare you to make an impact in businesses and other organisations, in all areas of the creative industries and in the wider community.

The BFA gives you the freedom to bring your ideas to life by exploring, researching, and experimenting in a wide range of creative mediums and technologies. Our teachers and specialist technicians will support and guide your making, allowing you to refine your skills and produce artworks of high calibre.

Browse contemporary art projects by our Fine Arts students.

You can also study the BFA alongside another discipline as part of a conjoint degree, which means you can take two undergraduate programmes at the same time. You can do a conjoint with Arts or Science.

Please note that, while you can study the BFA part-time, the final semester needs to be completed full-time as FINEARTS 321 and FINEARTS 322 need to be taken together.

Disciplines

Creative Arts and Industries

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Secondary school qualifications

If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You need to have one of the following:

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.

Minimum grade, subject and other requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.

Qualification

IB International Baccalaureate Diploma

Score required

26

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements
Qualification

GCE A Level/CIE General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level

Score required

CCC

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements

Tertiary qualifications

If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

You need to have the following:

One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Guaranteed grade requirements

These are the grades required for guaranteed entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 2.4

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements

Other pathways to study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the English Language Academy (ELA)

Career

Where could this programme take you?

Businesses and organisations hire creatives to address challenges, discover opportunities and bring new possibilities to life. The job market is constantly changing, and the diversity of career opportunities available to graduates is growing. Success as a creative practitioner extends beyond the world of contemporary art, with graduates finding employment in advertising, communication design, marketing, fashion, filmmaking, architecture, business, journalism and many more areas.

Jobs related to this programme

Art Director
Artist
Creative Strategist
Creative Project Lead
Educator
Filmmaker
Writer
Visual Designer

Further study options

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Logan Moffat

Developing critical thinking skills in the Bachelor of Fine Arts helped Logan create more authentic work.

Read Logan's story

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.