Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice
Take your professional creative career to a new level.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice has been designed for musicians, dramatists, performing and visual artists, designers, film makers, writers, directors and other professional creatives who wish to take their first foray into postgraduate study.
It will enable you to advance your creative practice and develop knowledge and specialist skills, beyond those gained through your undergraduate degree.
As a student of this programme you'll have the opportunity to use reflection on creative and critical theory to initiate and develop an area of interest into a supervised research project within a domain of practice.
You'll also develop and apply advanced knowledge of theories and worldviews, including Te Ao Māori, in relation to a domain of research and creative practice.
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area.
Applicants are required to undertake course advisement with the Programme Leader and complete a Postgraduate Proposal Outline form
Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?
If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
What if English is not my first Language?
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
- Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.
- IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
If you have achieved New Zealand University Entrance requirements, you are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.
Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic
- 6.0 Listening
- 6.0 Reading
- 6.0 Writing
- 6.0 Speaking
Applicants who meet the requirements for admission are accepted into the programme in the order their applications are received.
Funding assistance
If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.
Find out moreCareer opportunities
The creative careers supported by this qualifications can lead to rewarding work in the fields of visual art, design, film making and animation, photography, fashion, broadcast media, music production, music performance and theatre, among others.
Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice
Take your professional creative career to a new level.
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Code | CH4078 |
| May be available for Study Visa? | Yes |
| International application close date | Please enquire |
| Credits | 120 |
| Level | 8 |
| May be eligible for Studylink? | Yes |
| Available Part time | Yes |
| Reference | CH4078-CREA |
With an internationally-recognised Ara qualification, the world is your oyster. Our graduates can be found working and making a difference across the globe…
Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to undertake course advisement with the Programme Leader and complete a Postgraduate Proposal Outline form
See overview for moreCredit Recognition
If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.
Find out moreDocuments
- Admission & Enrolment Form PDF, 431 KB
- International Application Form PDF, 358 KB
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