Programme details

Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts

The Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts is designed to support advanced, research-driven practice in a studio environment.

Course description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts facilitates advanced, practice-based inquiry within a studio context. This program enables you to generate work that critically explores the technical methodologies, artistic influences, contemporary trends, and professional practices relevant to your area of specialization in Fine Arts. Students will benefit from the Fine Arts facilities available on campus, which include an on-site gallery, darkrooms, digital labs, workshops, and film suites.

Furthermore, each student will be provided with a dedicated studio space to practice and display their artistic creations.

Immigration benefits

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

This course qualifies for 4 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

With a strong foundation in critical research and practical experience in executing their own projects and artistic practices, students will be exceptionally prepared for careers in the rapidly evolving contemporary art scene. Possible career trajectories include positions as a professional artist, art curator, consultant, designer, art conservator, educator, art critic, gallery director, among numerous other opportunities in the creative industries.

Additionally, graduates will be equipped to engage in more advanced research and professional practice within their chosen studio disciplines.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a B Grade Point Average in your final year courses, is required to enrol.

A degree or a diploma in Fine Arts and professional experience in the field will also be considered.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements. University recognises the following English Language tests and courses:

International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) – including online and One Skill Retake
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) – including Home Edition and Paper Edition #
CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2) – including online
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) – including online
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
FluentIQ (*FluentIQ should be used where IELTS Indicator or TOEFL cannot be used)
LanguageCert
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
Duolingo English Test (DET)