What will I learn?

Real-world projects All Master of Design MDes students complete a thesis project a supervised programme of focused design research, taking a challenging real-world problem through to a well-resolved solution, like a product prototype, experience or system. Find out more about the Nga Pae Mahutonga Wellington School of Design Our students' undergraduate training spans a broad range design disciplines Visual communication design illustration graphic design UX, UI systems design interaction design typography editorial design brand communication motion graphics video information design AR and VR mobile application and web industrial design fashion textiles spatial concept design integrated design photography. Our students frequently draw on a breadth of knowledge systems including Indigenous perspectives and research methods. Facilities Youll have access to individual studio space and our comprehensive technical expertise and facilities. These include an industry-scale green screen studio Australasias first Fab Lab industry-standard workshops digital imaging facilities darkrooms. Excellent faculty and visiting practitioners Our staff are leading design researchers and practitioners, working nationally and internationally. Your supervisor will have expertise in your field of design. Further study After completing your Master of Design project you may be able to develop your work and produce new knowledge with a PhD.

Which department am I in?

College of Creative Arts

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$46,100.00 (23,20,197) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Wellington Campus

Wallace Street,

Mount Cook,

Wellington,

6021, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$46,100.00 (23,20,197) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Wellington Campus

Wallace Street,

Mount Cook,

Wellington,

6021, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsThis programme is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.Master of Design 180 creditsYou will have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Design or equivalent having achieved at least a B grade average.You will also need totake part in an interviewsubmit a portfolio of design work for assessment.Master of Design 120 creditsYou will have been awarded or qualified for a relevant honours degree with a B grade average in Part 4 or Postgraduate Diploma in Design or equivalent with a B grade average.You must also submita research proposal for your intended thesis projecta portfolio of your creative work.Master of Design Weta Workshop SchoolYou will have been awarded or qualified for an honours degree or equivalent.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each bandTOEFL iBT Overall score 90 minimum 20 in WritingCambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.NCEL - Level 5PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.