Programme details

Master of Arts

This course facilitates postgraduate learning for students, aimed at fostering both professional development and advanced academic practice.

Course description

Students will engage in a research-oriented learning environment, enhancing their area of expertise through dedicated research in their selected field. They will conduct a comprehensive and independent investigation within their chosen discipline, which may include communication, design, music, or visual arts. This program is designed to equip students for advanced inquiry and intervention in their respective academic or professional domains.

Masters students will benefit from supervision that encompasses both practical and theoretical aspects of their studies. Additional guidance is available from external professionals in the student’s field, as well as for those interested in employing Kaupapa Māori methodologies in their research. Regular formal and informal meetings, along with critiques involving faculty and peers, will facilitate discussions about their work, enabling students to analyze, assess, and articulate their research practices. The learning environment is characterized by support, positivity, diversity, and active engagement, fostering contributions from both staff and students.

The Media Arts facilities are accessible to students based on the specific needs and nature of their projects. Masters students are provided with individual studio spaces, fabrication workshops, and industry-standard digital environments. Various testing areas, exhibition venues, and tutorial rooms are utilized for scheduled classes and informal reviews of work. Technical staff are on hand to ensure the smooth operation of facilities and equipment, offering assistance with practical and logistical challenges encountered during their studies.

Specialisations

Design, Music, Visual Arts and Communication

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

The qualification opens up various pathways for further academic pursuits or professional careers in the Arts, encompassing positions such as Professional Studio Artist, Musician, Sound Designer, Composer, Songwriter, Filmmaker, Digital Designer, Educator, Advertising Creative, Copywriter, Freelance Journalist, Events Coordinator, Marketing Communications, and Public Relations.

Graduates may also qualify for advanced studies at the Doctorate level.

Entry requirements

Academic requirement- applicants are required to have gained:
-A Bachelor with Honours degree in a relevant field; or
-A Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field with a minimum of a B grade average or equivalent; or
-Work related experience equivalent to a corresponding Bachelor with Honours degree. Candidates will be required to demonstrate a high order of knowledge of their principal subject of study, including analytic writing, and a disposition towards original research; or
– A tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) completed in no less than three years, and have achieved sufficient standing as a practising artist, designer or musician, or in the field of communication. The Media Arts Postgraduate Programme Committee will determine whether the work submitted by applicant candidate in support of their application is of a standard equivalent to Bachelor with Honours degree level. Candidates will also be required to submit a curriculum vitae confirming they have achieved a substantial record of exhibitions, publications or performance in public venues or formats; or have gained professional experience, demonstrating advanced knowledge or performance, in their chosen specialisation; or
-a corresponding Bachelor degree and have completed four or more years of successful art, design, music or communication teaching at tertiary or secondary level.

English Language requirement:

-Students who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.

Credits
180

Duration
1 year

Intakes

Feb, July, Oct

International fees
About $28,600

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