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Bachelor of Jewellery Design + Technology

The programme is a thorough and comprehensive degree-level course designed for those who are looking to pursue a professional career in Jewellery.

 

Students will be equipped with skills focusing on entrepreneurship, resource, and material management.

Bachelor of Jewellery Design and Technology, Jewellery Design, BJDT, ring

Outline

This programme builds a supportive community for the student as they gain workshop experience in mastering technical hand skills and understanding design principles, developing a fluency in digital design and an understanding of business operations. It will develop students into professionals who are able to manage all phases of design from initial inspiration, analysis, development, and finishing of the final product.

This programme is designed to deliver an adaptive curriculum to develop creative stimulus, innovation, and originality producing a jewellery professional who is able to identify specific niches within the jewellery sector and is qualified with the specialist knowledge and skills required to enter the work force as a practising jeweller.

Duration

3 Years

Full-time

Key Dates

January 2025 Intake

27/01/2025

 

 

Available Locations

Auckland City Symonds Street Campus

Costs

Fees indicated are for 1st year of study. 2nd and 3rd Year fees may vary.
All 2025 fees are subject to change and regulatory approval.
Fees Free may apply

Domestic: $12,850 + $300 Student Services Levy

International: $18,300 + $300 Student Services Levy

Whitecliffe’s jewellery programmes are NZ’s only jewellery and courses goldsmith registered and accredited with NZQA.

Further study options:

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma or Masters in a relevant area Bachelor of Jewellery Design and Technology, Sustainable Fashion , Jewellery Design, Bachelor, BJDS

Academic Calendar

2025 Academic Calendars

Key Student Information

NZ Government key information link for students.

Qualification

Bachelor of Jewellery Design + Technology
NZQA Level 7 (360 Credits)

Where could this programme take you?

Graduates will be able to:

 

  • Offer diverse skills in design techniques to manufacture jewellery
  • Provide creative and quality design solutions for custom-made work
  • Provide quality outputs in the mass production of jewellery
  • Positively contribute to the ethos of the wider jewellery trade
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Admission Requirements

Applicants must

  • Meet the NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) entry requirements including:

Three subjects – at Level 3 or above, made up of 14 credits each, in three subjects (Specific subjects, or range of subjects from the approved list may be specified here)

Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing

Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of Achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects

OR

Have appropriate work experience in the wider Jewellery industry (Interview required).

  • Attend an interview
  • Complete an audition, a two-day process to assess interest and suitability, if required.

International applicants must

  • Turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe
  • Have achieved prior to enrolling an IELTS Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent (whitecliffe.ac.nz/english-proficiency-outcome); or the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic, Level 5, Ref: 1883)
  • Hold a New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed by NZQA to be equivalent to any stated above
  • Submit a portfolio of their work exhibiting design skills and capabilities
  • Attend a follow up video interview if required
  • Meet New Zealand visa entry requirements
    whitecliffe.ac.nz/international-students

 

Faculty Members

The vast majority of our team have extensive experience within their respective industries. This is key in helping us ensure our graduates have the real-world skills they need for a successful career and bright future.

Veronica Frankovich, Lecturer, Fashion and Sustainability, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Veronica Frankovich

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

Veronica’s extensive fashion background spans from traditional fashion methodology to graphic a ...

Angela Newson, Lecturer, Fashion and Sustainability,Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Angela Newson

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

Angela holds a Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology from Massey University, where she receive ...

Denise Callan, Lecturer, Fashion + Sustainability, Faculty, employee, staff, Whitecliffe, team, member

Denise Callan

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

Denise Callan graduated from Whitecliffe College with a Bachelor in Jewellery Design and Technolo ...

Doula Matheos, Programme Leader, Fashion and Sustainability, Faculty, employee, staff, Whitecliffe, team, member

Doula Matheos

Programme Leader

Fashion + Sustainability

Doula has a rich background in fashion design, having graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Fashi ...

Giles Peterson, Lecturer, Fashion and Sustainability, Faculty, employee, staff, Whitecliffe, team, member

Giles Peterson

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

Giles Peterson is a distinguished educator and independent curator at Whitecliffe College of Arts ...

Harita Kapur, Lecturer, Fashion and Sustainability, Faculty, employee, staff, Whitecliffe, team, member

Harita Kapur

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

Harita Kapur is an academic and design professional with over 30 years of experience in integrati ...

Heather Hohenberger, Lecturer, Fashion and Sustainability, Faculty, employee, staff, Whitecliffe, team, member

Heather Hohenberger

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

Working with such a diverse range of people brings Heather immense satisfaction. She truly believ ...

Lisa Holst, Lecturer, Fashion and Sustainability, Faculty, employee, staff, Whitecliffe, team, member

Lisa Holst

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

As a graduate of the Wellington Polytechnic School of Fashion, Lisa discovered her passion for fa ...

Michelle Wetherell, Whitecliffe Head of School, Whitecliffe Fashion and Sustainability, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Michelle Wetherell

Head of School - Fashion + Sustainability

Fashion + Sustainability

Michelle holds a Master’s degree in Fashion from Central Saint Martins, a Postgraduate Certific ...

Nicole van Vuuren, Whitecliffe Lecturer, Fashion and Sustainability, Fashion, Sustainability, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Nicole van Vuuren

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

Nicole integrates innovative design methodologies with a commitment to sustainability and critica ...

Susan Barter, Lecturer, Fashion + Sustainability, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Susan Barter

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

Born in Yorkshire during a time when crafting and repurposing were everyday practices, Susan Bart ...

Tannaz Barkhordari, Lecturer, Fashion and Sustainability, Fashion, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Tannaz Barkhordari

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

Tannaz Barkhordari is a fashion designer and educator, specialising in sustainable fashion practi ...

Pip Stevenson

Pip Stevenson

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

Pip has been involved in the fashion industry since completing her Bachelor of Design (Fashion) a ...

Christina Doherty, Lecturer, School of Fashion and Sustainability, Fashion, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Christina Doherty

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

Christina has enjoyed a wonderfully diverse career. This has encompassed the design of lingerie, ...

SuJin Lim, Lecturer, Fashion and Sustainability, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

SuJin Lim

Lecturer

Fashion + Sustainability

SuJin is an experienced jewellery CAD designer who has been serving the New Zealand industry sinc ...