Master of Design
Massey University · Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- NZD 46,100 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- February, July
About this programme
Go in depth with an advanced design research qualification. You’ll develop a creative outcome, often of direct application to design industry or community. We will help you make strong connections with the business, public or non-profit sector.
Entry requirements
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. Massey University entry requirements To enter the Master of Design (180 credit qualification) you will: Meet the University admission requirements as specified, and will: Have been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of at least B; or Have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Design with Honours with a grade of at least B across the Part Four courses, or equivalent, or Have been awarded or qualified for the Postgraduate Diploma in Design with a grade average of at least B, or equivalent, or Have been granted admission under the Admission with Equivalent Status regulations and demonstrate practical, professional and scholarly experience at an appropriate level; And have been selected into the qualification on the basis of an interview and assessment of a portfolio of relevant work. You will also need to: provide a Research Statement prior to interview provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at universities other than Massey University. If English is not your first language (or the language of tuition of your prior degree), supply a current IELTS (or equivalent) score. If you have previously completed a relevant Bachelor Honours, or Postgraduate Diploma qualification with a grade of at least a B across the 700-800 level courses, it may be possible to apply for accelerated entry into the 120 Thesis component of the degree. The selected entry criteria below remain consistent, but we will require a Research Proposal rather than a Research Statement. Portfolio requirements For more information about portfolio requirements, see the College of Creative Arts' postgraduate applications page. Application closing date This qualification has 2 intakes: Semester One (February start). Applications close 29 November for study commencing the following year. Semester Two (July start). Applications close 14 May. English language requirements To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards. Massey University English language requirements