Without Specialisation – Bachelor of Fine Arts at Massey University

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North

University Rank:#230

International students can study the Without Specialisation – Bachelor of Fine Arts at Massey University on the Wellington campus campus in Palmerston North, New Zealand. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 3 year(s) and is offered at the Wellington campus campus.

About Without Specialisation – Bachelor of Fine Arts

Specialise in Without Specialisation for your Bachelor of Fine Arts at Massey

In the Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours – BFA (Hons) – you’ll spend two thirds of your time in the studio, experiencing different approaches to making art, and developing your own unique practice.

The qualification isn’t media specific so you can focus on the methods and ideas of contemporary art production, and make bodies of new work that are responsive to a variety of contexts. Work, learn and collaborate alongside with students across disciplines and year levels.

You can work across a range of media, such as:

sculpture
painting
drawing
performance
installation
moving image
photography
printmaking
site-responsive work
curatorial activities
art writing.

The BFA (Hons) will stretch you, ground you in art theory and immerse you in art-making, with the support of some of New Zealand’s most notable fine artists.

We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and dedicated students who demonstrate skill and passion for design and the visual arts.

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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Without Specialisation – Bachelor of Fine Arts at Massey University

Entry Requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

This is an open-entry qualification from 2026. For 2025 entry, please see the portfolio requirements. Once you have applied and enrolled we encourage you to book a Creative Review to ensure you are on the right track.

Application closing date

For Semester One start: Applications close on 30 November, for study commencing the following year.
For Semester Two start: Applications close on 30 June.

Late applications will be considered subject to available spaces.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Massey University English language requirements

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

English Program Requirements

English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band

English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing

English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills

Career Opportunities after Completing Without Specialisation – Bachelor of Fine Arts

You will be prepared for any career that requires creativity, resilience, determination, critical thinking, problem-solving and attention to technical excellence.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours can be an entrance to professional fine arts practice, or it may lead to a variety of career opportunities in art-related fields. These can include art education, arts administration. Or you may become involved in creative industries where problem-solving skills are in demand.

Fee Information

Without Specialisation – Bachelor of Fine Arts at Massey University

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North