Master of Product Design
Design
A course by
University of Canterbury
Develop advanced design, manufacturing, and business analysis skills through an 18-month full-time master's programme, combining practical work, advanced theory, and original research in product design.
NZ$18,054
inc GST
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NZ$18,054
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced knowledge of product design practice
Gain a deep understanding of contemporary product design practice and methodologies.
Self-critical design evaluation
Develop a self-critical approach to your design practice, enabling ongoing personal and professional improvement.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Product Design at the University of Canterbury prepares students for innovation in dynamic markets by equipping them with advanced design, manufacturing, and business analysis skills. The programme offers practical and theoretical study, use of specialised on-campus facilities (including design studios, labs, workshops, 3D printers, and AR/VR spaces), and an original supervised research thesis. Students study the commercial lifecycle of products and may personalise the degree through electives, culminating in a specialist research project.
Course Content
- PROD601 Design Critique and Research Methods (compulsory)
- PROD614 Design Ethics (compulsory)
- Elective courses (choose two): PROD602 Systems Thinking for Product Design, PROD611 Design and Manufacture, PROD612 Bio-Inspired Design, PROD613 Development of Interdisciplinary Practice and Self, PROD621 Games for Health & Wellbeing, PROD622 Immersive Collaborative Play and Design, PROD623 Gamification for Enterprises, PROD631 Fragrance Design, PROD632 Special Topics in Cosmetic Product Formulation, or another approved 400-level course
- PROD690 Product Design Thesis (research thesis)
What you need to know first
An appropriate design-related degree (e.g., Bachelor of Product Design) with a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses or equivalent qualification
Find these employment opportunities
Product designerProduct developmentQuality assurance (QA)Innovation consultancyIT product rolesDesign in commercial, educational, government and advertising sectorsEntrepreneurship / own business
