Course catalogue / Media Design School
Private providerPostgraduate Certificate in Design
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate
- NZQF level
- 8
- Duration
- 15 Weeks - Weekend classes
- Indicative fees
- NZ$18,056/yr
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
Applicants must have a relevant NZ Bachelor's degree (e.g. Design, Fine Arts, Cognitive Science/Psychology, Software/Computer Engineering) or an equivalent international qualification requiring at least 3 years full-time tertiary study, or 6+ years of relevant professional design experience showing career progression. Interview, portfolio, CV and two references required.
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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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Media Design School before applying.