Changes to Massey Design Applications & Certificate For Uni Prep Info

We know you and your Year 13 students have had a challenging year due to COVID-19. We have been working on changes to our application processes for Design, Fine Arts and Māori Visual Arts to make things easier.

We are expanding our automatic entry for 2021 to students who have attained Merit endorsement overall in NCEA Level 2 including 1 approved Art or Technology subject. Please note this is applicable for 2021 enrolments only at this stage.

When your students apply online and are asked to upload a portfolio, they can either upload their NCEA results, or upload a note that says “I qualify for automatic entry”—we’ll verify it with NZQA.

Click here for more Portfolio and Automatic Entry information

Normally we encourage students to apply before October 1st, and where possible applications for Fine Arts are appreciated before this date due to the follow up interview process required.

For 2021 we will be accepting applications until 1 week prior to the beginning of semester 1 for all of our programmes, to allow students time to focus on NCEA.

We also have a new creative pathway in our Certificate of University Preparation for students who miss out on University Entrance this year. This is a fantastic option for students who may particularly struggle with the literacy aspects of the bachelor programmes.

Find out more about our Certificate in University Preparation

On Friday 21st August we have a Wellington Taster Day, and also Virtual Open Days on 4th – 5th September. Students can register for both events at https://creative.massey.ac.nz/visit/open-day/. More information will be available next term.