National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries


Visual Arts Programme

Future BVA students

The University of Auckland will not be accepting applications to the Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) programme for 2013 as the programme has been suspended. 

There are alternative tertiary study options you may wish to consider:

  • Apply for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Elam School of Fine Arts. Read more
    For further information and advice contact:
    The University of Auckland Student Information Centre
    Phone: 0800 61 62 63
    Email: info-creative@auckland.ac.nz
  • Apply for the Diploma in Visual Arts (DVA) at Manukau School of Visual Arts, Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). Read more
    For information and advice contact Manukau School of Visual Arts:
    Phone: +64 9 968 8780
    Email: msva@manukau.ac.nz

Current BVA students

Students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) will be able to continue their studies and complete the programme.

The University is committed to the delivery of the BVA and to the education and support of our current students to complete the programme. The BVA will be available until the end of 2013 to allow the 2010 intake of first-year students to complete their final year.

If you have any questions or issues relating to the completion of your BVA studies and programme, please contact the following staff:

Grant Thompson                 
Head of Manukau School of Visual Arts       
Dr Peter Shand
Associate Dean for Manukau



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