Study Master of Design at Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This qualification of excellence allows you to develop a significant body of scholarly creative work which is presented in a public forum and supported by an exegesis or equivalent. Alternatively, you can complete this programme through a thesis which could form the basis of academic journal articles.The work will respond to societal needs, address sustainability from multiple perspectives, and be positioned within a wider framework of academic and applied research.Graduates of this qualification will be well-prepared for doctoral-level study, an academic career or a lead design or design management role.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$32,500.00 (US$ 19,386) per year

Access to Student Health and Counselling - 215.00

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Dunedin Campus

Forth Street,

Dunedin,

Otago,

9054, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum entry requirements are:

The Bachelor of Design (Honours) at Level 8 OR the Postgraduate Diploma in Design at Level 8 with an overall grade of B+ (75%) in Design Research Methods and Applied Design Project 2 OR an equivalent postgraduate qualification of 120 credits in a related area. Please send us certified copies of your undergraduate degree transcript and other relevant qualifications.
A physical or digital portfolio which demonstrates a depth of engagement with creative work relevant to your field.
Exceptional applicants not meeting the entry requirements but with appropriate documented professional experience may also be considered.
International applicants must demonstrate that they have equivalent experience/qualifications as domestic applicants.

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