Study Bachelor of Design with Honours (Visual Communication Design) at Massey University in New Zealand,

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Bachelor of Design with Honours (Visual Communication Design)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Specialise in Visual Communication Design for your Bachelor of Design with Honours at MasseyThe world is undergoing a radical shift in how people communicate, work and share ideas. More people can share more ideas in more ways than ever before - photos, video, animations, tweets, graphics and experiences. We can connect with people across countries, languages and cultures. People can interact with governments and corporations in new ways, while they are using the same tools to try to influence us.Visual communication design VCD offers huge scope and flexibility. At Massey, we teach a diverse range of media, like print, web and video, and give you the chance to try all of them. Within VCD you can explore and specialise in print, typographic and editorial design, information and graphic design, web, interaction and service design, and illustration and branding. Youll learn to solve complex design problems. Youll follow your interests and aspirations by developing a higher level of expertise in a specific area.We set you up for the real world, where youll work collaboratively, adapt to new ideas and technologies, and turn your hand to whatever needs to be done.Get the full pictureVisit the College of Creative Arts websiteFurther studyFurther your design research and practice with a Master of Design at Massey, or go on to create new knowledge with a PhD.

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$42,110.00 (US$ 25,119) 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 is a selected entry qualification . This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.To enter the Bachelor of Design with Honours you willsubmit a portfolio if you do well in NCEA Level 2 art design or technology or equivalent you may not need to submit a portfolio. See details below.Portfolio requirementsThere are three main ways to gain entry to the Bachelor of Design with HonoursBachelor of Fine Arts with Honours.Automatic entryIf you achieved NCEA Level 2 or 3 with Merit or Excellence overall and a Merit or Excellence endorsement in an approved art design or technology subject you have automatic entry and will not have to submit a portfolio.This also applies for Cambridge International students achieving an AS grade A or B in an approved art design or technology subject.

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

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