Course details

Diploma in Visual Arts Tītohu mō te Toi Ataata
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Interested in visual arts? Start your university studies with our Diploma in Visual Arts Tītohu mō te Toi Ataata, explore various artmaking techniques and prepare yourself for further study.

The Diploma in Visual Arts Tītohu mō te Toi Ataata is a great choice perfect if you're not entirely sure what to expect from uni or from studying visual arts, or missed out on getting into your dream degree.

You'll take the same courses as our first-year bachelor's degree students, and study in a supportive environment. Once you've completed your diploma you can then move into Year 2 of the Bachelor of Visual Arts Te Tohu Paetahi mō Toi Ataata, which means you can still complete your chosen bachelor's degree in three years.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

If you have New Zealand qualifications

  • University Entrance OR
  • 42 NCEA level 3 credits, including UE literacy and numeracy, with:
    • 10 credits in each of three approved subjects OR
    • 12 credits in each of two approved subjects and 14 credits across two further subjects

If you don’t have University Entrance, we will work with you to help you identify which diploma courses match your interests and make sure you have the support to succeed in this programme.

If you have qualifications from another country

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing and a minimum of 5.0 in other bands, or equivalent

English language requirements

About the provider


University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.


In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.


Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.


Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.


If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.


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