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Unitec Institute of Technology

Mt Albert , Auckland ,New Zealand

Bachelor of Design and Contemporary Art

The Bachelor of Design and Contemporary Art is the key to turning your creativity and innovation into an exciting career in the art and design industry.

With hands-on teaching and learning at the heart of this degree programme, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your practice through making and creating while developing the technical skills and expert knowledge you’ll need to land your dream job.

Your first year of study will involve lots of discovery and experimentation. From there, you’ll build a specialist area of practice that draws inspiration from your unique creative abilities and lived experiences, while remaining ever-focused on learning through doing.

You’ll be supported every step of the way by a team of expert professionals. They’ll help you develop the knowledge and skills required to excel in the industry, motivate you to step outside your creative comfort zone, consider different cultural perspectives – and try something new.  

Campus Information

Mt Albert campus

Carrington Road, Mt Albert, Auckland New Zealand

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Application Processing
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Few Potential Job opportunities for Bachelors Program:

  • ·  Qualified veterinary nurse (with opportunities to advance to senior levels)
  • ·  Veterinary clinic practice manager
  • ·  Breeding centre manager
  • ·  Laboratory animal manager
  • ·  Biosecurity officer
  • ·  Conservation manager
  • ·  Ecology consultant
  • ·  Environmental officer
  • ·  Geographic information systems (GIS) analyst
  • ·  MPI quarantine officer
  • ·  Regional parks manager
  • ·  Car design and building
  • ·  Vehicle sales and service
  • ·  Technical manager
  • ·  Project leader
  • ·  Design draftsperson
  • ·  Sales consultant
  • ·  Roles that require both electrical and business knowledge
  • ·  Digital systems technologist
  • ·  Computing and IT technologist
  • ·  Electrical technologist
  • ·  Electronics technologist
  • ·  Mechatronics technologist
  • ·  Car design and building
  • ·  Vehicle sales and service
  • ·  Architectural designer
  • ·  Design manager
  • ·  Design technician
  • ·  Draftsperson
  • ·  Construction site manager
  • ·  Project manager
  • ·  Project planner
  • ·  Property developer

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Year 12 with at least a 70% average in four relevant academic subjects  in CBSE, HSC, or ISC, or equivalent in other boards, or equivalent Diploma pass.