A student must ensure that they have sufficient funds available before commencing a programme of study. All fees are GST inclusive and in $NZ. Fees are for 2012.

Certificate of Art & Creativity
Level 4, full-time and part-time  $8,080 NZD

Diploma of Art & Creativity
Level 5, full-time (1 year)  $15,040 NZD

Diploma of Art & Creativity
Level 5, part-time (over 2 years)  $7,520 NZD per year

Diploma of Art & Creativity (Honours)
Level 6, full-time (1 year)  $15,040 NZD

Diploma of Art & Creativity (Honours)
Level 6, part-time (over 2 years)  $7,520 NZD per year

Diploma of Art & Creativity (Advanced)
Level 7, full-time (1 year)  $15,040 NZD

Diploma of Art & Creativity (Advanced)
Level 7, part-time (2 years)  $7,520 NZD per year

(Please refer to www.xe.com/ucc for current exchange rates).

Please note: Student visas are only granted to those studying full-time. Therefore part-time fees shown above are only for students remaining in their home country and studying via distance delivery from their home country. Tuition fees are subject to annual adjustment. Tuition fees do not include accommodation, living expenses, or other programme related or incidental expenses.

Cost of materials

Some materials are supplied as part of the programme fee, but most students find they need additional materials. This depends on the type and scale of work they choose to do. The range of material costs is typically between NZ$20 and NZ$60 per week for full-time students.

International Fees Policies

Pre-Paid Tuition Fees
To be granted a student visa, international students are required by Immigration New Zealand to pre-pay one year’s tuition fees to The Learning Connexion Ltd. These funds are held against the student’s name until they complete their enrolment. 

Students who do not complete enrolment at TLC must apply to the Managing Director of The Learning Connexion, in writing, for a refund of their pre-paid tuition fees

Withdrawals, Refunds, Student Fee Protection and Student Fee Indemnification
To withdraw from a programme Students must apply in writing to the TLC Academic Board. To receive a full refund of fees, this must be done within the first ten working days of the programme.  After the tenth working day (i.e. from working day 11), there is no refund.

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) requires that a Private Training Establishments (PTE’s) have arrangements in place to protect student fees in a programme closure event.  The Learning Connexion’s Trust Account also protects students’ fees should a programme close.  Programme closure events are events outside of a student’s control, such as a cancellation of a programme, the withdrawal of accreditation or programme approval by the Qualifications Authority.  In the situation of a programme cancellation, the student will receive a full refund.

The Accounts Department of The Learning Connexion will arrange for the refund.  The person to contact is Raewyn Wilks – Phone 04 5600260. Raewyn Wilks is the first point of contact for students should any other programme closure event occurs.

The Learning Connexion adheres to section 236A of the Education Act 1989 and subsequent amendments. It has an approved Trust Account for Student Fee protection and Student Fee Indemnification (the remaining portion of a student’s fee at any point of the programme).The Trust Account is sufficient to cover the full amount of student fees. It is administered by Mr J McKee at McKee & Paino.

International Students Refund Administration Charge
An administration charge of 10%, including GST, may be withheld from the refund of pre-paid tuition fees for students who decide not to enrol at The Learning Connexion prior to completing their enrolment or during the withdrawal period. Where a refund administration fee is charged the student will be given a refund letter including a breakdown of expenses.