Course catalogue / Massey University
Master of Design – MDes
- Qualification
- Master
- NZQF level
- 9
- Duration
- 1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits); part-time available
- Location
- Wellington campus
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
Must meet university entrance requirements plus: relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum B average; or Bachelor of Design with Honours (B average across Part Four courses); or Postgraduate Diploma in Design (B average); or Admission with Equivalent Status with relevant experience. Selection based on interview and portfolio assessment. Requires Research Statement and academic transcripts.
English requirements
“If English is not your first language (or the language of tuition of your prior degree), supply a current IELTS (or equivalent) score.”
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