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Certificate in Fine Arts, Art exhibition, certificate study, student work
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

Poppy Gilson, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Installation, Exhibition, End of year exhibition, student's work, Bachelor, Whitecliffe, Art programme
Undergraduate Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The programme encourages the emergence and development of a meaningful artistic practice through experimentation with... read more

Shaday Moore, Bachelor of Fine Arts(honours), end of year exhibition, student work, practising artist
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

Master of Fine Arts, Fine Arts Exhibition, Fine Arts student work, End of year Exhibition, Whitecliffe master program, master, installation
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

Certificate in Digital Media and Design, graphic design, CDMD, Digital student work, animation, drawing, tablet
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

Bachelor of Design and Digital Media, Design Innovation, Graphic Design
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

Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation, MBA, Entrepreneur, business startup, MVP, business owner
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

Master of Business Innovation and Leadership
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

Certificate in Fashion, fashion design, fashion workroom, sustainable fashion design
Sub-degree Fashion + Sustainability

Certificate in Fashion

Students develop design skills with a foundation of fashion knowledge, which equips them with skills... read more

Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology Whitecliffe
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

Resene Colour of Fashion 2024 end of year runway show
Sub-degree Fashion + Sustainability

Diploma in Fashion

In this programme, students will learn a range of advanced technical skills, from traditional flat... read more

Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design, Fashion Show, Fashion Student, Fashion Collection
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

Certificate in Jewellery, Jewellery Design, Jewellery workshop, Whitecliffe students, workshop, studio, work in progress
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

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

Certificate in IT Essentials, Certificate, Applied Information Technology, Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Information Technology, Study, Level 5 programme
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

Applied Information Technology, Certificate in Information Technology, Whitecliffe, IT, Technology, Programme, Whitecliffe IT programme, Whitecliffe IT certificate, certificate, Information technology, Level 7 programme
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

Applied Information Technology, Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT bachelor programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Level 7 programme
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

Bachelor of Applied Computing Technology, BACT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Network Engineering and Cyber Security, Software Development, Web Development
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

Applied Information Technology, Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Information Technology, Study, Level 8 programme, Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
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

Applied Information Technology, Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Information Technology, Study, Level 9 programme, Master of Information Technology, Master
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

Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy, student work, Postgraduate Diploma, Whitecliffe Arts Therapy
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

Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical), Programme, Master, CAT, Creative Arts Therapy, Whitecliffe master program, study, Art therapy, therapy, Whitecliffe students
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

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

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

Full Stack JavaScript Development
Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Full Stack JavaScript Development

What is this Micro-Credential about?   This micro-credential enables participants to practice and create authentic web applications using JavaScript programming skillsenhancing job readiness, employability, and... read more

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

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

Ethical Hacking Practices

What is this Micro-Credential about   The unique selling point for this micro-credential is to provide practical skills in hacking intervention, protection, recovery, and prevention... read more

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

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

Full Stack .Net Development

What is this Micro-credential about?   In this micro credential enables participants to build interactive web application projects using .Net open-source developer platform to meet... read more

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
Production Assistant
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

Spring into your degree, pathways open now! Apply here. MIT and MBIL
intakes open for 2025.

STUDENT WORK

Macauley Richards, Bachelor of Design and Digital Media, Student work, Whitecliffe College, branding, logo, book, Graphic design, designer, visual identity, brand guideline, envelope, stationary, craft, craft paper, Lowry Homestead, student project
Undergraduate 2024 Design Innovation Bachelor of Design + Digital Media

Lowry Homestead

This project was deeply meaningful to me, not only for myself but for my entire... read more

Jessica Knight, Painting, Certificate in Fine Arts, Student work, Whitecliffe College
Undergraduate 2023 Fine Arts Certificate in Fine Arts

Painting

Jessica Knight’s paintings in the End-of-Year Fine Arts Exhibition at Whitecliffe highlight her creative exploration... read more

Victoria Solomona - Resene Colour of Fashion with Whitecliffe, 2023, Diploma in Apparel + Fashion Technology, Diploma in Fashion, collection, Fashion designer
Undergraduate 2023 Fashion + Sustainability Diploma in Apparel + Fashion Technology

Resene Colour of Fashion with Whitecliffe, 2023

Resene Happy looks like the Polynesian tropical sunshine. In the Polynesian culture, the colour yellow... read more

Kerin Casey, Master of Fine Arts, 2023, student work, Whitecliffe College, exhibition, installation, Whitecliffe end of year exhibition
Postgraduate 2023 Fine Arts Master of Fine Arts

End-of-year Exhibition

Kerin Casey’s MFA installation, presented at Whitecliffe’s End-of-Year Fine Arts Exhibition, explores themes of broken... read more

Skye Murphy, Digital Surveillance Report, Bachelor of Design + Digital Media, Year 3, BDDM, Whitecliffe student work, Photomedia, Photography, photographs, visual artifacts, art project
Undergraduate 2023 Design Innovation Bachelor of Design + Digital Media

Digital Surveillance Report

This project explores the connections between different modes of messaging throughout history. Establishing the relationship... read more

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
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

Jeshua Hertzke, Diploma in Web Development + Design, Information technology, IT, Whitecliffe student work, Web design, mobile application, Ball Bunds, Apple App Store, tablet, mobile game
Undergraduate 2022 Information Technology Diploma in Web Development + Design

Ball Bounds (Apple App Store)

I recently deployed a 2D platformer arcade style game on the Apple App Store for... read more

Callum Miers, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Year 3, 2022, End of Year Exhibition, student work, Whitecliffe, painting
Undergraduate 2022 Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts

End-of-year Exhibition

Callum Miers’ work, presented in Whitecliffe’s End-of-Year Fine Arts Exhibition, showcases his artistic growth and... read more

Jessica Park, The Golden Records, Bachelor of Design + Digital Media, Year 3, Student work, Whitecliffe College, graphic design, book, document
Undergraduate 2024 Design Innovation Bachelor of Design + Digital Media

The Golden Records

My project recontextualizes the Golden Records through an exploratory design lens. The objective was to... read more

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ALUMNI

Henry Calkin, Diploma in Fashion Technology, first place, Resene Colour of Fashion competition

“If anybody was having thoughts about getting into fashion, I would tell them that it takes a person who is dedicated, motivated, equal parts problem solver and creativ ...

Jonathan Kraettli, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photo Media, alumni, Whitecliffe College graduate, student, Photography, Photographer

"Whitecliffe has taught me among many things to celebrate my uniqueness in the art I make, there is no right or wrong. Hold close to what you believe is authentic and sti ...

Deborah French, Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy, Whitecliffe student

Originally a teacher and artist, the MAAT opened a new career to me. After graduating, I worked in high school guidance, then with the dying and their whanau through Hosp ...

NEWS

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Information Technology

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Whitecliffe Information Technology Micro-credentials

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Fashion + Sustainability

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EVENTS

03
October
2025

Manukau City, Auckland • Block Printing • 10:00AM – 2:00PM

03
October
2025

Manukau City, Auckland • Character Design + Animation • Time: 10.00 AM - 2.00 PM

01
October
2025

Manukau City, Auckland • Mixed Media • 1:30PM – 4:30PM

30
September
2025

Auckland Central • The Strathclyde Bank Cyber Adventure • 10:00AM – 12:00PM

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