Master of Arts (Visual Arts, Design, Communication, Music)
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Program Details
Program Info.
  • 12 months Masters
  • Course code : BM0501
  • IELTS Overall : 6.5 & Above
    • Listening : 6 & Above
    • Reading : 6 & Above
    • Writing : 6 & Above
    • Speaking : 6 & Above
  • PTE Overall : 58 & Above
    • Listening : 50 & Above
    • Reading : 50 & Above
    • Writing : 50 & Above
    • Speaking : 50 & Above
Intakes Available
  • February (Hamilton)
  • July (Hamilton)
Cost
  • Tuition Fee
    NZD 21,036 per year
About the Program

The Master of Arts programme provides you with postgraduate study leading towards professional and higher academic practice. This one-year postgraduate programme is ideal for graduates who have completed the Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) programme, equivalent qualification, a Postgraduate Diploma or professional practice.

You will extend your domain of practice through undertaking a body of sustained, independent research. This in-depth investigation is in your chosen area of visual arts, design or music practice within a research-focused learning environment. The programme will prepare you for high level investigation of, and intervention within your chosen academic or professional field.

As a Masters student you will receive supervision for both practical and theoretical components of your study.You will have frequent formal and informal meetings and critiques with other staff and students to discuss your work, helping you to analyse, evaluate and articulate your research practice. The learning environment is supportive, positive, varied and active, encouraging input from staff and students equally.

Facilities in Media Arts are made available to you as determined by the nature and requirements of your project. Individual studio spaces, fabrication workshops and industry standard digital environments are provided for Masters students. Various test spaces, exhibition sites, tutorial and critique rooms are used for scheduled classes and for formative and casual review of work.

1 Campus(es)
Founded in 1924
Intakes Available
  • 2020
    February
    July
  • 2021
    February
    July
Cost
  • Tuition Fee:
    NZD 16150 (approximate) per year
  • Living:
    NZD 15000 per year
Statistics
  • Total Number of Students:
    4,550
  • International Students
    1,800
  • Programs Offered
    50