Palmerston North,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Design in Porirua New Zealand | Massey University
Massey University
|
Porirua New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
43,480
(c. USD25,853.21)
Attendance
Full-time
Delve deeper with an expert-level design research program. You'll focus on a specific goal, frequently with direct relevance to industry applications. We'll assist you in building valuable partnerships with businesses, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations.
You'll enjoy exclusive access to personal studio space along with our extensive technical resources and state-of-the-art facilities, which feature:
a professional-grade green screen studio
the inaugural Fab Lab in Australasia
workshops equipped with industry-standard tools
advanced digital imaging equipment
traditional darkroom spaces.
Every MDes candidate undertakes a thesis project: a guided research initiative that transforms complex real-world challenges into fully developed solutions, such as functional product prototypes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
This programme is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.
Master of Design 180 credits
You will have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Design or equivalent, having achieved at least a B grade average.
You will also need to:
take part in an interview
submit a portfolio of design work for assessment.
Master of Design 120 credits
You will have been awarded or qualified for a relevant honours degree with a B grade average in Part 4 or Postgraduate Diploma in Design or equivalent with a B grade average.
You must also submit:
a research proposal for your intended thesis project
a portfolio of your creative work.
Master of Design – Weta Workshop School
You will have been awarded or qualified for an honours degree or equivalent.
International English Language Requirements:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL iBT – Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
- Cambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.
- NCEL - Level 5
- PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills
- LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Tuition
NZD
43,480