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Master of Design
Master of Design

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Master of Design

Design

A course by

Media Design School

An accelerated 30-week full-time Master of Design programme for design professionals, offering intensive weekend classes, individual mentoring, and tailored project-based study in design and creative technology.

NZ$41,529

inc GST

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NZQA Level 9 Certification (120 Credits)

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

Media Design School, Auckland

It will take a total of 30 weeks

NZ$41,529

inc GST

Enquire about international pricing


NZQA Level 9 Certification (120 Credits)

Post Grad

1
2
3
4
5
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7
8
9
10

Apply now

Ask a question

Master of Design

- A course by

Media Design School

Apply now

Core skills this course teaches

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Develop specialist skills and knowledge

Advance your expertise in the design discipline of your choice, building specialist capabilities for the creative industries.

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Undertake advanced project-based research

Plan and deliver a major design project from proposal to completion under the guidance of academic and industry mentors.

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Engage with industry and professional practice

Work closely with academics and industry-leading professionals to address real-world creative challenges.

About This Course

The Master of Design is an intensive 30-week programme for design professionals seeking to advance their creative careers. Students work with experienced faculty and industry mentors to tailor their study to their unique needs and creative challenges. The programme includes one-on-one mentoring and the development of specialist skills through professional and personal projects. The course structure allows for flexibility in topic focus, preparing graduates as leading professionals in the design and creative technology sectors.

Course Content

  • Two 30-credit Level 8 components (non-sequential)
  • One 15-credit Level 9 component: Master Project Proposal
  • One 45-credit Level 9 component: Master Project
  • Individual project-based learning tailored to student's area of design interest
  • Professional mentoring and industry engagement

Entry Requirements

An NZQF Level 8 Honours degree OR a Postgraduate Diploma OR an undergraduate degree and professional experience in a field relevant to design.

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Build towards these roles

Senior designerCreative directorDesign consultantAcademia / teaching designXR DeveloperBrand & Digital Designer
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Build skills in these industries

DesignCreative TechnologyVisual Communication

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