Course catalogue / Media Design School
Master of Design
- Qualification
- Master
- NZQF level
- 9
- Duration
- 30 weeks - Weekend classes
- Indicative fees
- NZ$36,112/yr
- Location
- Auckland (Central Auckland campus)
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
Applicants must have: an honours degree relevant to design (e.g. Design, Fine Arts, Cognitive Science/Psychology, Software Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering); or a postgraduate diploma relevant to design; or an undergraduate degree plus professional design experience (equivalent to one year advanced study, ~2+ years experience). Requires interview, portfolio, CV, statement of intent, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6)
“Academic IELTS overall score of 6.5 (minimum) with no band less than 6.0, successful completion of LANGUAGECERT Academic test with a minimum score of 70 overall and no skill below 65, or equivalent test result.”
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