Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts – PGDipFA

1 In order to be admitted to this programme a student needs to have:

a completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 75 points at Stage III, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

b at least three years of relevant professional experience approved by Senate or its representative.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries.

2 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma.

3 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts Schedule.

4 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

5 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Fine Arts may apply to reassign those courses to this postgraduate diploma provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

6 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

7 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

8 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.