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Bachelor of Jewellery Design + Technology

At Whitecliffe

Location

New Zealand

Qualification

Bachelor Degree

Fees

NZD18300

(2026)

Duration

3 Year(s)

Next intake

11.01.2027

Entry Score

IELTS

Course info

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. 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.Duration3 YearsFull-timeKey DatesJanuary 2026 Intake12012026

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 3 Year(s)

Fees: NZD18300

Intake	Location
January, 2027	Grafton
February, 2027	Grafton
July, 2027	Grafton

Entry requirements for Whitecliffe

Applicants must

Meet the NCEA Level 3 entry requirements or provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level OR Other equivalent education

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

and

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

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (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 www.whitecliffe.ac.nz/international-students

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Whitecliffe. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.