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The world is transforming at an unprecedented pace, often outstripping our ability to adapt. Though we can't precisely predict future scenarios, we can cultivate skills to navigate them effectively. The Bachelor of Design program employs hands-on case studies and practical project briefs to foster your creative experimentation and prototyping abilities. You'll explore how design solutions can influence practical applications, social dynamics, political landscapes, and environmental sustainability using both digital tools and physical materials. Your education will be guided by research experts and industry professionals from cutting-edge design fields. This undergraduate program equips you to thrive in an evolving job market with diverse career possibilities. Organizations increasingly value professionals who can harness disruptive technologies and employ creative problem-solving to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Individuals with adaptability, flexibility, and innovative thinking will become invaluable assets for business development. The design field has recently witnessed a surge in new professional roles, making this an exhilarating moment to join this growing industry. Beyond launching your own ventures, you'll be prepared to help established businesses incorporate modern design thinking into their operations.
Secondary school qualifications
You need to have one of the following:
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). For entry based on CIE you must first meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 and no bands below 5.5; Internet based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 80 and a written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 60 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 169 and no bands below 162; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of C-; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 50 and no PTE Communicative score below 42; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 80.