Graduate Diploma of Creative Advertising

Qualification: Graduate Diploma
NZQF level: 7
Duration: 1 year (140 credits)
Indicative fees: NZ$11,658/yr
Location: Central Auckland, New Zealand
Audience: Domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum age 18. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree or evidence equivalent work experience (e.g. six years tertiary/relevant work experience). Must submit completed Creative Advertising Task Sheet, transcripts and/or CV/Resume. Open to a wide range of academic backgrounds including art, design, film, animation, gaming, social sciences, humanities, law, marketing or business.

English requirements

IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)

“We'll be looking for Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 (minimum) with no band less than 5.5, succesful completion of LANGUAGECERT Academic test, or equivalent test result.”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Media Design School before applying.