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Certificate in Fine Arts, Part Time, Programme, Qualification, Whitecliffe, CFA, Students painting, drawing
Where this pathway will lead you!
Arts Support Roles Design Support Roles Junior Assistant Freelance Creative
Sub-degree Fine Arts

Certificate in Fine Arts - Part Time

The programme focuses on developing skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, and design. It offers... Read more about Certificate in Fine Arts - Part Time

Certificate in Fine Arts, Programme, Qualification, Whitecliffe, CFA, Students painting, drawing, work in progress
Where this pathway will lead you!
Arts Support Roles Design Support Roles Junior Assistant Freelance Creative
Sub-degree Fine Arts

Certificate in Fine Arts

The programme focuses on developing skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, and design. It offers... Read more about Certificate in Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts, student, work in progress
Where this pathway will lead you!
Exhibiting Artist Art Consultant Set Design and Construction Art Project Manager Photographer Videographer Photojournalist + more
Undergraduate Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The programme encourages the emergence and development of a meaningful artistic practice through experimentation with... Read more about Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts(Honours), Student, teacher, faculty, study, classroom, work in progress
Where this pathway will lead you!
Exhibiting Artist Gallery Manager Tertiary Teacher Art Consultant Art Magazine Editor Curatorial Assistant Secondary School Teacher + more
Undergraduate Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)

Studio Research and Critical Contexts are the two components of this programme. Both courses work... Read more about Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)

Whitecliffe Fine Arts studio
Where this pathway will lead you!
Exhibiting Artist Curator Gallery Manager Tertiary Teacher Art Consultant Art Magazine Editor Art Project Manager
Postgraduate Fine Arts

Master of Fine Arts

Designed around four, week-long seminars per year, the programme is delivered by faculty and guests... Read more about Master of Fine Arts

Certificate in Digital Media and Design, graphic design, CDMD, Digital student work, animation, drawing, tablet
Where this pathway will lead you!
Digital Designer Publication Designer Illustrator Designer
Sub-degree Design Innovation

Certificate in Digital Media + Design

The programme emphasizes critical thinking and technical processes as tools to solve the design inquiry/brief.... Read more about Certificate in Digital Media + Design

Bachelor of Design and Digital Media, Design Innovation, Graphic Design
Where this pathway will lead you!
Creative Director Digital Designer UX/UI Designer Graphic Designer (Digital Agency)
Undergraduate Design Innovation

Bachelor of Design + Digital Media

A comprehensive programme designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to... Read more about Bachelor of Design + Digital Media

Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation, MBA, Entrepreneur, business startup, MVP, business owner
Where this pathway will lead you!
Entrepreneurs Enterprise creators Business founders / owners Senior managers or C-suite contenders Disrupters Agents of change Job creators + more
Postgraduate Design Innovation

Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation

As a non-disciplinary specific programme, it’s the perfect meld of academic learning, problem-solving, design thinking... Read more about Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation

Master of Business Innovation and Leadership
Where this pathway will lead you!
Start Up Founder Social Entrepreneur Consultant Business Entrepreneur Intrapreneur Product Development Manager Innovation Manager + more
Postgraduate Design Innovation

Master of Business Innovation and Leadership (MBIL)

* Formally known as the Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation Guided by the principle... Read more about Master of Business Innovation and Leadership (MBIL)

Certificate in Fashion, fashion design, fashion workroom, sustainable fashion design
Where this pathway will lead you!
Production Assistant Cutting Room Assistant Warehouse Assistant Trainee Machinist
Sub-degree Fashion + Sustainability

Certificate in Fashion

Students develop design skills with a foundation of fashion knowledge, which equips them with skills... Read more about Certificate in Fashion

Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology Whitecliffe
Where this pathway will lead you!
Production Assistant Cutting Room Assistant Warehouse Assistant Trainee Machinist
Sub-degree Fashion + Sustainability

Certificate in Apparel + Fashion Technology

This is an entry-level programme that gets you hands-on with the skills needed to design... Read more about Certificate in Apparel + Fashion Technology

Whitecliffe Diploma in Fashion, Wellington
Where this pathway will lead you!
Production Assistant Cutting Room Assistant Warehouse Assistant Trainee Machinist
Sub-degree Fashion + Sustainability

Diploma in Fashion

In this programme, students will learn a range of advanced technical skills, from traditional flat... Read more about Diploma in Fashion

Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design, Fashion Show, Fashion Student
Where this pathway will lead you!
Fashion Designer Sustainability Consultant Fashion Stylist Fashion Marketing Fashion Design Educator Patternmaker Fashion Blogger + more
Undergraduate Fashion + Sustainability

Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design

The programme provides an opportunity to draw upon cultural knowledge, social issues, and values to... Read more about Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design

Certificate in Jewellery, Part Time, Student, programme, workshop, tools, Jewellery design
Where this pathway will lead you!
Junior Jewellery Assistant Apprentice Bench Hand Maker in associated creative industries
Sub-degree Fashion + Sustainability

Certificate in Jewellery - Part Time

Hands-on tasks include dimensions, marking out, forming, filing, soldering, making settings, cutting stone holes, back... Read more about Certificate in Jewellery - Part Time

Certificate in Jewellery, Jewellery Design, Jewellery workshop, Whitecliffe students, workshop, studio, work in progress
Where this pathway will lead you!
Junior Jewellery Assistant Apprentice Bench Hand Maker in associated creative industries
Sub-degree Fashion + Sustainability

Certificate in Jewellery

Hands-on tasks include dimensions, marking out, forming, filing, soldering, making settings, cutting stone holes, back... Read more about Certificate in Jewellery

Bachelor of Jewellery Design and Technology, Jewellery Design, BJDT,
Where this pathway will lead you!
Goldsmith Jewellery Designer Bench Jeweller Freelance Practitioner CAD
Undergraduate Fashion + Sustainability

Bachelor of Jewellery Design + Technology

The programme is a thorough and comprehensive degree-level course designed for those who are looking... Read more about Bachelor of Jewellery Design + Technology

Where this pathway will lead you!
Junior Programmer Junior Web Developer Junior Helpdesk Support Roles Junior IT Support Roles Field Technician
Sub-degree Information Technology

Certificate in Information Technology

The programme teaches essential, professional and transferrable skills that provide the opportunity to upskill, which... Read more about Certificate in Information Technology

Certificate in IT Essentials, Certificate, Applied Information Technology, Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Information Technology, Study, Level 5 programme
Where this pathway will lead you!
Junior IT Support Roles Junior Helpdesk Roles Junior Programming Roles Junior Development Roles
Sub-degree Information Technology

Certificate in Information Technology Essentials

The programme combines both theory and practice and focuses on teaching a range of concepts... Read more about Certificate in Information Technology Essentials

Applied Information Technology, Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Information Technology, Study, Level 5 programme, Diploma in Web Development and Design, Diploma
Where this pathway will lead you!
Web Designer Web Developer Web Content Editor Front End Designer UX Designer
Sub-degree Information Technology

Diploma in Web Development + Design

The programme is composed of theory and practice that covers the essential skills and fundamental... Read more about Diploma in Web Development + Design

Applied Information Technology, Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT bachelor programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Level 7 programme
Where this pathway will lead you!
Network Engineer Cybersecurity Specialist Software Architect Dev Ops Engineer Security Systems Engineer IP Design Engineer IT Business Analyst + more
Undergraduate Information Technology

Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

This degree programme aims to prepare industry-ready graduates who are specialists in their chosen field... Read more about Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

Vijendra, Bachelor student, Information Technology
Where this pathway will lead you!
Network Engineer Cybersecurity Specialist Software Architect Dev Ops Engineer Security Systems Engineer IP Design Engineer IT Business Analyst + more
Undergraduate Information Technology

Bachelor of Applied Computing Technologies

The courses have been designed with industry input to ensure what you learn today is... Read more about Bachelor of Applied Computing Technologies

Applied Information Technology, Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Information Technology, Study, Level 8 programme, Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
Where this pathway will lead you!
Cyber Security Engineer Penetration Tester Network Security Engineer Data Scientist Data Engineer Big Data Engineer Data Visualisation Developer + more
Postgraduate Information Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

The programme will provide graduates with the knowledge and experience in their chosen field of... Read more about Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

Applied Information Technology, Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Information Technology, Study, Level 9 programme, Master of Information Technology, Master
Where this pathway will lead you!
Cyber Security Manager Cyber Security Consultant Cyber Security Analyst Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager Penetration Tester Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Administrator Network Security Engineer + more
Postgraduate Information Technology

Master of Information Technology

The (MIT)postgraduate programme builds on the three-year Bachelor's degrees in the same academic field. Two... Read more about Master of Information Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy, student work, Postgraduate Diploma, Whitecliffe Arts Therapy
Where this pathway will lead you!
Mental Health Community Services Disability Services Prison Rehabilitation
Postgraduate Creative Arts therapies

Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy

The programme offers an introduction to the foundation philosophy, skills and theories relating to the... Read more about Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy

Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical), Programme, Master, CAT, Creative Arts Therapy, Whitecliffe master program, study, Art therapy, therapy, Whitecliffe students
Where this pathway will lead you!
Community mental health settings School counselling Prison rehabilitation Disability services Special schools Private practice Drug and alcohol services + more
Postgraduate Creative Arts therapies

Master of Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)

You will combine your passion for creativity, collaboration, and supporting others in order to enhance... Read more about Master of Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)

Ethical hacker cracking a computer code
Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Ethical Hacking Practices

Note: subject to minimum enrolment numbers   What is this Micro-Credential about   The unique selling point for this micro-credential is to provide practical skills... Read more about Ethical Hacking Practices

Full Stack JavaScript Development
Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Full Stack JavaScript Development

Note: subject to minimum enrolment numbers   What is this Micro-Credential about?   This micro-credential enables participants to practice and create authentic web applications using... Read more about Full Stack JavaScript Development

Digital Forensics and Network Defence Essentials
Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Full Stack .Net Development

Note: subject to minimum enrolment numbers   What is this Micro-credential about?   In this micro credential enables participants to build interactive web application projects... Read more about Full Stack .Net Development

IT student configuring Network, network defender micro credential
Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Network Defender

What is this Micro-Credential about?   The Network Defender’s unique selling point is to rapidly upskill staff to develop network protection systems, using analytical, application,... Read more about Network Defender

Cyber Security
Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Cyber Technician

What is this Micro-Credential about?   The Micro-Credential provides practical skills for efficient, reliable Cyber Security operations in the context of the New Zealand IT... Read more about Cyber Technician

Student doing coding
Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Full Stack Python Development

What is this Micro-Credential about?   This Micro-Credential enables participants to practice and create authentic web applications using Python programming skills enhancing job readiness, employability,... Read more about Full Stack Python Development

Digital forensics and network defence micro credential
Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Digital Forensics and Network Defence Essentials

What is this Micro-Credential about?   The Network Defender’s unique selling point is to rapidly upskill staff to provide digital forensics support in future investigations... Read more about Digital Forensics and Network Defence Essentials

APPLIED INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

where this pathway will lead you!

Cybersecurity Specialist
IT Business Analyst
Front-end/Back-end Developer
DESIGN INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

where this pathway will lead you!

Digital designer
Publications designer
Animator
Illustrator
FASHION +
SUSTAINABILITY

where this pathway will lead you!

Fashion Designer
Patternmaker
Sustainability Consultant
Jewellery Designer
FINE
ARTS

where this pathway will lead you!

Exhibiting Artist
Set Design and Construction
Photographer
Videographer
CREATIVE ARTS
THERAPIES

where this pathway will lead you!

School counselling
Disability services
Trauma services
Private practice

Make the most of Fees Free while it’s available. Start your Certificate pathway this July and build towards a degree. Join us at Open Day to explore your options and visit our campus.

STUDENT WORK

Explore the work of our students to see what’s possible when creativity, innovation, and industry-ready skills come together. Let their journeys inspire your own.

Natalie Cooper, Whitecliffe’s End of Year Exhibition, installation, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Year 3, 2022, Fine Art exhibition, Whitecliffe student work, artist
Natalie Cooper
Undergraduate 2022 Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts

Natalie Cooper end of year exhibition

Natalie Cooper’s fine arts work was exhibited as part of Whitecliffe’s End-of-Year Exhibition, highlighting her... Read more about Natalie Cooper end of year exhibition

Bodeen Stewart, Resene Colour of Fashion with Whitecliffe 2022, student work, Whitecliffe College, Diploma in Apparel and Fashion Technology, Diploma in Fashion, collection, Greymouth
Bodeen Stewart
Undergraduate 2022 Fashion + Sustainability Diploma in Fashion

Resene Colour of Fashion with Whitecliffe, 2022

In keeping with Resene’s ‘Colors of Your World’ theme for this year, I have taken... Read more about Resene Colour of Fashion with Whitecliffe, 2022

Elise McDermott, Fine Arts, Artist, Artwork, Student work, Whitecliffe College, Master of Fine Arts, Year 2, 2025, End of Year Exhibition, Mixed media installation
Elise McDermott
Postgraduate 2025 Fine Arts Master of Fine Arts

Elise McDermott End-of-year Exhibition 2025

The limitations of communication offer a gap that can be bridged by curated groups of... Read more about Elise McDermott End-of-year Exhibition 2025

Aina Sharma, Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, Year 2, 2024, Home Base Salon - Mobile App, Information technology, IT, Whitecliffe student wok, Beauty salon, mobile application, Touch and glow, React Native, software
Aina Sharma
Undergraduate 2024 Information Technology Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

Home Base Salon - Mobile App

"Touch and Glow" is a mobile application for home-based salon, allowing clients to easily book... Read more about Home Base Salon - Mobile App

Anneka Ng, Poster Design Project, Certificate in Digital Media & Design, student work, Whitecliffe College, Bass-esque poster for Sir Peter Jackson's film The Lovely Bones, Poster Series, Graphic design, designer, Visual Communication
Anneka Ng
Undergraduate 2024 Design Innovation Certificate in Digital Media + Design

Poster Series

Anneka has drawn inspiration from Saul Bass for her design, creating a Bass-esque poster for... Read more about Poster Series

Resene Colour of Fashion, Whitecliffe Fashion Show 2022, Diploma in Fashion, Diploma in Apparel + Fashion Technology, student work, collection
Fashion Show 2022
Undergraduate 2022 Fashion + Sustainability Diploma in Fashion

Resene Colour of Fashion with Whitecliffe, 2022

Creative flair, a spectacular colour palette and exquisite silk - three elements that take the... Read more about Resene Colour of Fashion with Whitecliffe, 2022

Robyn Stewart, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Year 2, 2024, exhibition, student work, end of year, houses, juxtaposing, Readymade Participatory installation
Robyn Stewart
Undergraduate 2024 Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts

Readymade Participatory installation

By juxtaposing the restrictive nature of an environment with personal expression, I aim to reveal how social... Read more about Readymade Participatory installation

Iann An, Master of Fine Arts, 2023, Sculptural installation, student work, Whitecliffe end of year exhibition, I was spitting and it was still I
Iann An
Postgraduate 2023 Fine Arts Master of Fine Arts

I was spitting and it was still I

Iann An’s work explores the vulnerability and frailty of being human. Her works subvert the... Read more about I was spitting and it was still I

Leonard Hill, Whitecliffe Fashion Show 2022, Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design, Year 3, Laughing Gas, Student work, Whitecliffe College, End of year, collection
Leonard Hill
Undergraduate 2022 Fashion + Sustainability Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design

Laughing Gas

‘Laughing Gas’ is a collection which seeks to ask questions surrounding fashions relationship to technology,... Read more about Laughing Gas

FEATURED VIDEO

ALUMNI

Uelese Vavae, Alumni, Whitecliffe student, Lecturer, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe member, Design innovation, Manukau
Bachelor of Fine Arts

“South Aucklanders are resilient by nature, and a lot of creativity comes from struggle which is what originally inspired my personal art practice. I want to give back ...

Te Ara Minhinnick, Master of Fine Arts, alumni, manukau, lecturer
Master of Fine Arts

“My goal as a faculty member is to foster meaningful change through others, particularly students. I see my position as an opportunity to create an environment that nur ...

Virginia Leonard, alumni, Whitecliffe College graduate, student, Bachelor, Master, Honours, Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts

Reflecting on her time at Whitecliffe, Virginia recalls how the Master’s programme challenged and matured her practice. “Master is so different from an undergraduate. ...

EVENTS + OPEN DAYS

Across campuses - Auckland Central, Manukau, Wellington Click to view the available schedules ...

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Auckland and Manukau Campus

Contemporary Drawing at our Auckland Central and Manukau Campus Click to view the available schedules ...

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Open Day June 2026 - Whitecliffe
Manukau, Christchurch, Wellington Campus 18 Jun 2026
18 Jun 2026, 10:00am

Open Day brings all faculties together for a full-campus experience, with more staff, activities and opportunities to explore what studying at Whitecliffe is like. ...

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IT Holiday Programmes July 2026
Auckland Central 15 Jul 2026
15 Jul 2026, 10:30am

Hands-on experience with networking equipment and tools used for network security. ...

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NEWS

Information Technology

03/06/2026

Explore upcoming IT events at Whitecliffe and learn more about the trends, skills, and study pathways shaping the future of technology. ...

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Whitecliffe July Holiday Programmes 2026

Other

28/05/2026

Spend a day at Whitecliffe and try hands-on workshops in fashion, jewellery, fine arts, design and IT. ...

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Whitecliffe joins AWS Academy to support future-ready cloud and AI learning

Information Technology

10/04/2026

Whitecliffe is now an AWS Academy member institution, approved on 10 April 2026. AWS Academy is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) programme that provides higher education institutions with a ready-to-teach ...

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Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Whitecliffe Formalise Education and Innovation Partnership

Information Technology

08/05/2026

Whitecliffe and Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Inc. have formalised a MOU, establishing a shared commitment to advancing education, research, and digital capability development for whānau. ...

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Other

05/05/2026

Whitecliffe’s 6-month Pre-Degree Pathway will help you gain the skills, qualifications, and confidence to start your degree. ...

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Design Innovation

23/04/2026

Whitecliffe’s Master of Business Innovation and Leadership (MBIL) programme is proud to announce a new partnership with the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), bringing together postgradu ...

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WHITECLIFFE CAMPUSES

AUCKLAND

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Auckland Campus 1: Symonds Street

The Whitecliffe College head office and campus are based at 67 Symonds Street in the education hub of Auckland Central. This newly renovated campus provides a wide variety of high-quality art and design spaces, classrooms, and other learning facilities.

Physical Address

67 Symonds Street, Grafton,
1010, Auckland, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland Campus 2: Manukau

The Whitecliffe Manukau campus is located at 3 Osterley Way in South Auckland. The campus currently focuses on Level 3 and 4 vocational and foundation programmes in Fashion, Arts and Design, Digital Media, and Information Technology. The campus is situated above the Manukau City Public Library, and next to the main train and bus depot which makes public transport and accessibility simple. Downtown Auckland is just a twenty-minute drive from the campus. Westfield Manukau City, which is less than a minute from the campus, provides many food and entertainment options.

Physical Address

Level 2, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau,
2104, Auckland, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand

WELLINGTON

wellington campus

Wellington Campus

The Whitecliffe Wellington campus is located at 110 Lambton Quay. The city's compact size and efficient public transport system close to the centrally located campus makes it ideal for students. The campus is home to Whitecliffe's Information Technology programmes and facilities, and provides a range of Fashion Technology programmes too.

Physical Address

110 Lambton Quay, Wellington,
6011, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH

Christchurch Campus

Christchurch Campus

The Whitecliffe campus in Christchurch is located at 167 Madras Street. The campus offers Information Technology programmes and is located close to the Innovation Precinct Zone. The Innovation Precinct Zone is a new hub for emerging businesses to help foster new ideas and growth in the Technology and Innovation sectors in New Zealand.

Physical Address

167 Madras Street, Sydenham, 8011,
Christchurch City, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand