Fine Art courses
Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
Duration : 2 Years
Intake : February
IELTS : 5.5
TOEFL : 60
PTE : 50
Level : Undergraduate Diploma
Tuition & fees : $ 20,500 Per Year
Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Contact Details
1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038, USA
Email: intlgradadmission@pace.edu
Phone: +18667223338
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
About Diploma In Fine Furniture in Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
Overview
UCOL's furniture design qualification is comprised of three qualifications. You must study these in order as follows:
First year of study
New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Furniture Design & Making) (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Furniture Design & Making) (Level 4)
Second year of study
New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Furniture Design) (Level 5)
UCOL's furniture design offering is unique to New Zealand and offers students a practical, hands-on experience with lecturers who are qualified furniture makers.
Career & Study Outcomes
- Furniture design and making
- Custom made furniture making
- Furniture manufacturing
- Furniture restoration
- Furniture retailing
- Design drawing
- Pattern making
- Stage set design
- Marine cabinet making
- Joinery
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5
- TOEFL : Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
- PTE : Score of 50 with no band less than 42
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses | Cost (in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) | $800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) | $100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) | $300 |
| Entertainment (per week) | $50 |
| Milk (per litre) | $3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) | $2 |
| Cup of Coffee | $3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café | $7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone | $0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride | $10–$12 |
| Movie ticket | $10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor | $45–$85 |
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| Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA | USD 700 to 1000 Per Month |
| Entrance Exams in USA | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
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