Postgraduate Diploma in Design: Fees & Entry Requirements at Massey University, New Zealand

Postgraduate Diploma in Design

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Design is an opportunity for you to upskill in creative practice, modern design technology and theory. This qualification will give you an introduction to postgraduate research processes and contemporary design theory. Youll push the boundaries of your design practice with a research-led independent project. Youll also have elective courses and courses focused on creative entrepreneurship, exhibition or writing in the creative arts. If you dont have an honours degree this qualification can allow you to progress to postgraduate design study. Get the full picture Visit the College of Creative Arts website Further study This qualification is the same as the honours year of the Bachelor of Design with Honours. That means when you complete this qualification you can apply for a further postgraduate qualification such as the Master of Design.

Majors

  • Photography
  • Industrial Design
  • Textile Design
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Which department am I in?

College of Creative Arts

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

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 requirementsThe Postgraduate Diploma in Design is a selected entry qualification. This means there are extra requirements you must meet.To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Design you willhave been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Design or equivalent with an adequate grade point averagesubmit a portfolio of design worktake part in an interview if required.Selection is based on your academic background portfolio and interview (if required).You must provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.Late applications may be accepted subject to available spacesInternational 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.

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