Master of Creative Practice
Gain a qualification that recognises you as a leader in creative practice.
The Master of Creative Practice is applicable to creatives such as musicians, dramatists, performing and visual artists, designers, film makers, writers, directors or any professional engaged in creative pursuits.
If you're a graduate with experience working in the creative community and you'd like to become a leader in creative practice, this is the perfect way to establish your credentials in your chosen domain. The programme may also suit you if you don't have extensive experience but you've demonstrated academic and creative success at graduate or undergraduate level.
The Master of Creative Practice is designed to engage you in understanding, investigation and intervention within your chosen domain in academic or professional contexts. It will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice through theory, and to further develop the practice into a more substantial and fully-independent research-based thesis.
You'll be enabled to extend your domain of creative practice through enacting an advanced, sustained and sophisticated body of independent original practice-based research, which conforms to internationally recognised standards. You'll also be equipped with the skills and knowledge to extend your domain of practice through the undertaking of independent original research.
A Bachelor Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma or an undergraduate degree followed by relevant professional experience. (All qualifications should be in a relevant subject area.)
Applicants are required to undertake course advisement with an Ara staff member and complete a Postgraduate Proposal Outline form
Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?
If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
What if English is not my first Language?
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
- Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.
- IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
If you have achieved New Zealand University Entrance requirements, you are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.
Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic
- 6.0 Listening
- 6.0 Reading
- 6.0 Writing
- 6.0 Speaking
Applicants who meet the requirements for admission are accepted into the programme in the order their applications are received.
Funding assistance
If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.
Find out moreCareer opportunities
The creative careers supported by this qualifications can lead to rewarding work in the fields of visual art, design, film making and animation, photography, fashion, broadcast media, music production, music performance and theatre, among others.
Study pathways
Further study opportunities include doctorates and teacher education qualifications.
Master of Creative Practice
Gain a qualification that recognises you as a leader in creative practice.
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Code | CH4077 |
| May be available for Study Visa? | Yes |
| International application close date | Please enquire |
| Credits | 180 |
| Level | 9 |
| May be eligible for Studylink? | Yes |
| Available Part time | Yes |
| Reference | CH4077-CREA |
With an internationally-recognised Ara qualification, the world is your oyster. Our graduates can be found working and making a difference across the globe…
MoreAdditional Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to undertake course advisement with an Ara staff member and complete a Postgraduate Proposal Outline form
See overview for moreCredit Recognition
If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.
Find out moreDocuments
- Admission & Enrolment Form PDF, 431 KB
- International Application Form PDF, 358 KB
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