Overview

Students will extend their domain of practice through undertaking a body of sustained, independent research. This in-depth investigation is in the student's chosen area of communication, design, music or visual arts practice within a research-focused learning environment. The programme will prepare students for high level investigation of, and intervention within their chosen academic or professional field.

Masters students will receive supervision for both practical and theoretical components of their study. Additional supervision from both external representatives of a student's professional field and / or for students wishing to utilise Kaupapa Māori methodologies in their research are available. Students will have frequent formal and informal meetings and critiques with other staff and students to discuss their work, helping them to analyse, evaluate and articulate their 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 students as determined by the nature and requirements of their 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. Technical staff maintain the operation of facilities and equipment and are available to assist students in practical and logistical issues in their study.

Career

The Master of Arts from Waikato Institute of Technology provides pathways to further higher degrees or careers in the Arts, such as Professional Studio Artist, Musician, Sound Designer, Composer, Song Writer, Filmmaker, Digital Designer, Educator, Advertising Creative and Interactive Design, Advertising Creative, Copywriter, Freelance Journalist, Events Coordinator, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Educator.

Graduates may be able to move into further tertiary study at Doctorate level.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Students will study one module; Research Project.
This module is designed to allow students to advance and refine selected domains of visual arts, design or music practice through an extended research project. This research project consists of studio-based practice and a written dissertation. Students are required to develop and implement a research methodology which synthesises and amplifies previous and concurrent experience. Research proposals are developed that account for the research project. These make reference to specialised bodies of contextual discourse and which test selected models of practice appropriate to the student's field of enquiry. Projects occur within a structured supervisory framework to facilitate the planning and implementation of original research and scholarship in the student's selected field.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts View 20 other Masters in Visual Arts in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28600 NZD / year

≈ 28600 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8508 NZD / year

≈ 8508 NZD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Arts.

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