Unleash your creativity at the University of Waikato. Explore diverse programmes to develop practical skills across arts disciplines.
Any idea, issue or solution requires creativity and ways of communicating that stand out, have impact, affect people, and contribute to change.
The arts provide creative and practical ways of understanding ourselves, other people and the world around us, conveying and expressing innovative and impactful insights.
Studying Arts, Design and Communication at the University of Waikato is your chance to turn creativity into practical skills — from stage and screen to language, sound and design. You’ll create, perform, write and experiment across digital and traditional platforms, building the confidence to share your ideas with the world.
Our students can work alongside top-rated teachers and internationally respected scholars, across a number of different majors:
Study with renowned performers, composers, and musicologists, and perform in the esteemed Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber at the University of Waikato’s performing arts academy.
Explore a rich and challenging pathway, developing performance practice and exploring theatre's impact on the world.
Deepen your understanding of media's theoretical and practical aspects and its influence on behaviour, attitudes, and beliefs.
Combine foundational skills for the Creative Industries with Communication to enhance your employability and distinctiveness.
Develop practical skills in media production and understand various media platforms to prepare for diverse media-related careers.
Shape the world by designing everyday products with durability, purpose, and aesthetic appeal for diverse industries.
Create intuitive visual experiences for digital media, from screens to AR and VR, blending design with coding skills.
Create dynamic multimedia content using design skills in animation, film, and motion graphics for diverse platforms.
Explore how to craft compelling narratives and engage audiences through diverse digital media and technologies.
Prepare for a dynamic future by honing reading, writing, and thinking skills through diverse art forms.
Gain valuable language skills and cultural insights with our five specialisations: Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Prepare for a global career in the cultural industries by learning to connect with diverse audiences and creative communities.
Do you play trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drums, bass, piano or guitar? Or maybe you have an interest in singing Jazz? Do you love to collaborate with other musicians? If so, sign up for our MUSIC122 or MUSIC227 papers.
Personalised career development support to help you take the next step.
Get extra support with our broad range of scholarships.
Specialist teaching facilities, including the acclaimed Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber.
Looking to up-skill or need a change of direction? Explore our wide range of study options.
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