About the course

Advance your knowledge in the area of design that interests you, enhancing your theoretical and practical design expertise. You’ll further develop your critical thinking and discussion skills, increase your understanding of design, and learn to express your own ideas and conclusions while producing a portfolio of design research. Offered by the School of Design Innovation, the Master of Design is an opportunity to explore design-based research under the supervision of staff who are widely acknowledged as leaders in their fields. You’ll need a solid understanding of design research methodology to be successful in your studies. Explore your topic in depth and develop a portfolio of original design research. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Trimester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available throughout 2024	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Wellington
Trimester 3 (November), 2025	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2025	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2026	Wellington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the same subject area. Portfolio and a research proposal are required.

　　IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0, or n TOEFL 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing, or n a minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria University English Proficiency Programme test, ,

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Victoria University of Wellington. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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