Sorena programme guide
Bachelor of Design (Fashion Technology and Design)
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
Bachelor of Design (Fashion Technology and Design) is listed by Ara Institute of Canterbury as a Bachelor at NZQF Level 7.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: 3 Years.
Fees context
NZ$26,572
(per year)
2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.
Not published; 2026 fee shown only
Entry requirements
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and: Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)OR a qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework at Level 4 or above in a related discipline. Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Full requirements: https://www.ara.ac.nz/products/programme/ch3756-ftec-bachelor-of-design-fashion-technology-and-design/