Advance your knowledge in the area of design that interests you, enhancing your theoretical and practical design expertise. You’ll further develop your critical thinking and discussion skills, increase your understanding of design, and learn to express your own ideas and conclusions while producing a portfolio of design research. Offered by the School of Design Innovation, the Master of Design is an opportunity to explore design-based research under the supervision of staff who are widely acknowledged as leaders in their fields. You’ll need a solid understanding of design research methodology to be successful in your studies. Explore your topic in depth and develop a portfolio of original design research.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
December 2026
Kelburn Campus
Kelburn, Wellington,
Wellington,
6012, North Island, New Zealand
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
December 2026
Pipitea Campus
33 Bunny Street, Pipitea,
Wellington,
6011, North Island, New Zealand
To be accepted into this programme you will need:
A Bachelor of Design or Bachelor of Design with Honours degree, or (at the discretion of the Head of School) a design diploma. See ‘Important information below
To be accepted by the head of school as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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