Study Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation - Game Design at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand,

Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation - Game Design

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Gaming is a growing area within design-related industries going from strength to strength in recent years and is now worth more than the film and music industries combined. The New Zealand gaming industry grew dollar 120 millon in annual revenue over the past year, which signals the need for more professional game designers. This major will prepare students to become well rounded graduates and leaders within the industry.Design at Victoria University of Wellington teaches you to use technology in innovative ways to design new methods of shaping the world.Study a new area of design at an advanced undergraduate level. A GDipDI will broaden your knowledge into an area you haven't studied before so you can either add depth to your degree or use it as a stepping stone to Master's study in that subject.You'll study a combination of 200- and 300-level courses from the Bachelor of Design Innovation (BDI) degree. The Diploma gives you the flexibility to choose courses that fit your career goals, or that will help you decide on a topic for your Master's research if you intend to do a Master of Design Innovation.

Study options

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$41,900.00 (US$ 24,994) per year
Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

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

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Te Aro Campus

139 Vivian Street,

WELLINGTON,

Te Aro,

6011, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You need a Bachelors degree with at least a B average unless stated otherwise in the programmes minimum general entry requirements. A background in a particular subject area or extensive relevant work experience may be required. Students with equivalent international qualifications from a recognised institution are encouraged to apply. Each application is assessed individually, and entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the programme director.

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

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About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top one percent of the world’s universities in 14 subject areas.

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