Programmes and courses

With more than 30 programmes offered in the Faculty, studying at NICAI opens up a wide range of creative opportunities for students at any level. You can tailor your programme of study to a career, advanced research or independent practice.

• Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture (PGDipArch)
• Master of Architecture (Professional) (MArch (Prof))
• Master of Architecture (MArch)
• Master of Architecture (MArch) in Sustainable Design
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt)
• Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours) (BDanceSt(Hons))
• Postgraduate Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts (PGDipCPA) - Dance Studies
• Master of Creative and Performing Arts (MCPA) - Dance Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) (BFA(Hons))
• Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts (PGDipFA)
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
• Doctor of Fine Arts (DocFA)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Bachelor of Music (BMus)
• Bachelor of Music (Honours) (BMus (Hons))
• Postgraduate Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts (PGDipCPA) - Sound Recording and Design
  Note: The University of Auckland will not be accepting any further applications to the PGDipCPA (Sound Recording and Design) programme as this specialisation has been discontinued.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDipMus)
• Master of Creative and Performing Arts (MCPA) - Sound Recording and Design
• Master of Music (MMus)
• Doctor of Music (DMus)
• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Graduate Diploma in Music (GradDipMus)

• Bachelor of Planning (BPlan)
• Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) (BUrbPlan(Hons))
  Note: From 2014 the BUrbPlan(Hons) replaces the BPlan, subject to CUAP approval. For advice on applying for the BUrbPlan(Hons) and transition from the BPlan, please contact the School of Architecture and Planning.
• Master of Planning (MPlan)
• Master of Urban Planning (MUrbPlan)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Master of Urban Design (MUrbDes)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA)
  Note: programme suspended for 2013

• General Education