Overview
Throughout the Design course from Auckland University of Technology you can specialise in industrial design, fashion design and textile design, communication design, digital design or spatial design, and will work on interdisciplinary design projects. You'll research a topic of your interest, and continue to develop expertise in your chosen field of design.
As a postgraduate design student, you'll contribute to a vibrant, collaborative design culture. You further your creative research skills, become ethically responsible and socially aware, and explore the implications of working as a designer across cultural, social and industrial contexts.
Pathways:
Develop your expertise in communication design, design for health and wellbeing, spatial design, strategic leadership in design, textile design and virtual production. Within each discipline, there are potential study and research pathways.
- Communication Design pathway
- Digital Design pathway
- Fashion Design pathway
- Good Health Design pathway
- Industrial Design pathway
- Spatial Design pathway
- Strategic Leadership in Design pathway
- Textile Design pathway
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Te Ao Mahora Creative Practice Research Design
- Design Innovation
- Collaborative Design
- Coding for Artists and Designers
- Design Histories
- Design for Social Impact
- Game Design Practices
- Strategic Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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It's recommended that you apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor of Design or equivalent with a B grade average or higher in the courses at level 7 or above
- In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who does not meet the requirements above, but who has an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience may be considered for admission
- Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work and attend a selection interview
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents44900 NZD / year≈ 44900 NZD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents10028 NZD / year≈ 10028 NZD / year
Additional Details
National:
- $11220 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy
$46092 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy
Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.
Living costs
Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Design.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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