Course catalogue / Media Design School
Postgraduate Diploma in Design
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma
- NZQF level
- 8
- Duration
- 30 Weeks - Weekend classes
- Indicative fees
- NZ$36,112/yr
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
A relevant NZ Bachelor's degree relevant to design (e.g. Design, Fine Arts, Cognitive Science/Psychology, Software/Computer Engineering) or an international equivalent professional qualification (min. 3 years full-time tertiary study). Advanced standing available for those who completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Design. Requires portfolio, CV, statement of intent, two recommendation letters, transcripts, and interview.
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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