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19 Master's degrees in Visual Arts in New Zealand

New Zealand is renowned for its vibrant Visual Arts scene, and this is reflected in the variety of Visual Arts programmes available to international students. The lower-end tuition fee for these programmes is €16,367, making it accessible for students on a budget. The typical tuition fee sits at €20,686, offering a balanced option for many students. For those seeking top-tier programmes, the higher-end tuition fee reaches €29,501.

A significant 1% of programmes are considered affordable, ensuring that a wide range of students can pursue their passion for Visual Arts. Additionally, 11% of these programmes are available online, providing flexibility for students who may need to balance their studies with other commitments.

New Zealand's commitment to the arts is further demonstrated by the fact that 19% of its universities offer Visual Arts programmes. This means that students have a diverse range of institutions to choose from, each with its unique approach to teaching and learning in the Visual Arts.

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The Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) from the Victoria University of Wellington  is an industry-focused, practical degree that will help you build new contacts and networks in Wellington’s creative industries.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$32,520/yr

The Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation in Animation and Visual Effects program from Victoria University of Wellington will broaden your knowledge into an area you haven't studied before so you can either add depth to your degree or use it as a stepping stone to Master's study in that subject. 

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$23,154/yr

The Arts (Thesis) degree from University of Canterbury is composed of a substantial body of original research in a wide variety of Arts subjects.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$21,109/yr

The Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) in Theatre program from the Victoria University of Wellington  is an industry-focused, practical degree that will help you build new contacts and networks in Wellington’s creative industries.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$32,520/yr

The Moving Image course from University of Canterbury provides a development opportunity for students who have an interest in establishing themselves as professional artists or scholars, or career designers, filmmakers, or photographers.

M.F.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$24,231/yr

The Arts degree from University of Canterbury consists of taught coursework, which may include internship opportunities, and independent research in a wide variety of Arts subjects

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$31,664/yr

Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Theatre program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$21,192/yr

Study your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area. Enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities and learn to create and assess new ideas. The Master of Arts in Art History is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$21,192/yr

Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects by completing this Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Theatre programme from Victoria University of Wellington.

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time On-campus
1 year$21,165/yr

Study your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area. Enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities and learn to create and assess new ideas. The Theatre programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$21,192/yr

Study your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area. Enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities and learn to create and assess new ideas. The Master of Film programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$21,192/yr

This visual arts master's degree from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in New Zealand is a flexible, interdisciplinary research degree for creative professionals. Tailor your studies to your art practice and interests, develop your work in a supportive studio environment and complete a practice-based or theoretical research project.

Master Full-time On-campus
1½ year$27,276/yr

The Graduate Diploma in Arts in Theatre program from Victoria University of Wellington will prepare you to study that subject at postgraduate level, such as the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Master of Arts.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$19,562/yr

Theatre Studies University of Otago

4,0(102)Dunedin, New Zealand Top 5% in Worldwide

The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Otago is a versatile undergraduate course exploring human imagination. Available as a B.A. major or minor, this full-time, three-year degree combines theory with practice. Students engage in acting, directing, and design within a supportive creative community.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$22,803/yr

Theatre Studies University of Otago

4,0(102)Dunedin, New Zealand Top 5% in Worldwide

The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive undergraduate course exploring human imagination. Available as a full-time Bachelor of Arts, this three-year degree covers acting, directing, and design. Students engage in practical performance and theory within a creative, supportive academic environment.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$29,824/yr

Arts University of Auckland

3,8(22)Auckland, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

The Arts programme at the University of Auckland offers advanced postgraduate study through M.A. research or taught pathways. Available in a public study mode, this flexible degree varies in duration and allows students to engage in deep scholarship across more than 40 diverse subject areas to enhance their professional expertise.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$24,134/yr

Arts Massey University

4,2(34)Auckland, New Zealand Top 7% in Worldwide

The Master of Arts offered by Massey University will stretch your horizons and take your prospects up a whole level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2
1½ year$21,463/yr

Arts Waikato Institute of Technology

Hamilton, New Zealand

This Arts programme from Waikato Institute of Technology provides students with postgraduate study leading towards professional and higher academic practice. Students will learn within a research-focused learning environment, and will extend their domain of practice through research in their chosen area.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$16,799/yr

Master of Professional Creative Practice Eastern Institute of Technology

Napier, New Zealand +1

This Professional Creative Practice programme from the Eastern Institute of Technology it offers a unique perspective from both the European and Māori creative culture allowing a wide selection of media to be advanced. The programme enables you to further your creative practice through guided reflection, research and professional practice.

Master Full-time +2 Blended
1½ year$23,209/yr

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