Course overview
Bachelor of Design and Creative Technologies is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at Whitecliffe College in Auckland, New Zealand. It takes 3 years full-time (360 credits), with intakes in February 2027.
Whitecliffe College is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | Whitecliffe College (Private) |
|---|---|
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Course | Bachelor of Design and Creative Technologies |
| Level | Bachelor's (undergraduate) |
| Subject area | Arts, Design & Media |
| Duration | 3 years full-time (360 credits) |
| Tuition per year | NZ$27,000 (≈ ₹14.6 lakh) |
| Intakes | February 2027 |
| English requirement | IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent |
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Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is NZ$27,000 a year, about ₹14.6 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly NZ$81,000 (≈ ₹43.7 lakh) before any yearly increase.
2027 international fee for the first year of study, plus a NZ$300 Student Services Levy; later years may vary. Open for expressions of interest, subject to NZQA approvals.
Living costs for New Zealand as a whole: NZ$20,000–27,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsCareer outcomes
Graduate employment
71%
Share of graduates employed
Average (median) salary
NZ$51,000
≈ ₹27.5 lakh a year
Median annual gross earnings of employed graduates 1 year after completing
Job roles
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- UX designer
- Advertising art director
- Animator
- Web designer
Employers hiring for these roles worldwide
Adobe
Google
Meta
Apple
Microsoft
Canva
Spotify
Booking.com
WPP
Heineken
Eligibility
General entry requirements at Whitecliffe College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- International applicants must turn 18 within their first year of study.
- A New Zealand qualification or equivalent, such as Class 12 (ask Whitecliffe how it assesses your marks).
- Fine arts: a portfolio of original artwork, a letter of intent and an interview.
- You must meet New Zealand student visa requirements.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic, bachelor's | 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent |
| IELTS Academic, postgraduate | 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or equivalent |
| TOEFL (paper-based), MBIL | 625 |
| Class 12 English waiver | Not offered on the pages reviewed |
Intakes
This course starts in: February 2027.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in New ZealandHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for New Zealand, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets; degree certificate and transcripts for postgraduate study
- IELTS Academic (or equivalent) result
- Portfolio, letter of intent or self-introduction video where the programme asks for one
About Whitecliffe College
Whitecliffe College is a private tertiary college founded in 1984, with its head office and main campus on Symonds Street in central Auckland and further campuses in Manukau, Wellington and Christchurch. It teaches fine arts, design, fashion, jewellery, creative arts therapy, business innovation and information technology, from Level 4 certificates up to master's degrees. Its IT programmes run in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Indian students mostly look at Whitecliffe's postgraduate IT programmes and its Master of Business Innovation and Leadership, which have intakes in March and November as well as February. First-year international fees run from NZ$19,950 (Bachelor of Applied Computing Technologies) to NZ$36,000 (master's degrees), plus a student services levy. Several programmes are new or changing and subject to NZQA approval, so check the qualification page before applying.
Similar courses
Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in New Zealand
- Bachelor of DesignAuckland University of Technology (AUT)3 years · NZ$45,660 / year
- Bachelor of DesignMassey University3–4 years · NZ$43,380 / year
- Bachelor of Art & Design – 3D Animation & VFXMedia Design School3 years full-time (420 credits) · NZ$37,323 / year
- Bachelor of Media Design – Graphic, Motion & Interactive DesignMedia Design School3 years full-time (360 credits); 2.5 years possible from a July start · NZ$37,324 / year
- Bachelor of Creative Technologies – Game ArtMedia Design School3 years full-time (420 credits) · NZ$37,324 / year
- New Zealand Diploma in Dance (Level 6)New Zealand School of Dance2 years full-time · NZ$32,584 / year
More courses at Whitecliffe College
- Master of Information Technology1 year full-time (3 trimesters; 180 credits) or 2 years part-time · NZ$36,000 / year
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology1 year full-time (120 credits) · NZ$24,000 / year
- Master of Business Innovation and Leadership (MBIL)1 year full-time (3 trimesters; 180 credits) · NZ$36,000 / year
- Bachelor of Applied Computing Technologies3 years full-time (360 credits) · NZ$19,950 / year
- Bachelor of Fashion Design and Futures3 years full-time (360 credits) · NZ$27,000 / year
- Bachelor of Fine Arts3 years full-time (360 credits) · NZ$27,000 / year
FAQs
What is the fee for Bachelor of Design and Creative Technologies at Whitecliffe College?
The tuition for international students is NZ$27,000 a year (about ₹14.6 lakh). 2027 international fee for the first year of study, plus a NZ$300 Student Services Levy; later years may vary. Open for expressions of interest, subject to NZQA approvals. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Bachelor of Design and Creative Technologies?
The course takes 3 years full-time (360 credits).
What English score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: February 2027. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
