At-a-glance

Name: Master of Design

Abbreviation: MDes

Duration: 3 trimesters

Duration 3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part - time

Schedule: Self-directed with some supervision 

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and Significant Research 

Study at: On-campus (Te Aro, Wellington)

Complete: 120 points (1 coursescourse)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in Design or Design with Honours, with a B average

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor of Design or a Bachelor of Design with Honours
• Acceptance by the relevant Head of School as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to the [programme coordinator catherine.caudwell@vuw.ac.nz] or [administrator lachelle.pretorius@vuw.ac.nz] to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 120 points

Complete either DESN 591 or DESN 592