Programme details

Bachelor of Design – BDes

Pursue the foremost and most extensive design qualification in New Zealand.

Course description

The essence of design thinking lies in reflecting on the environment around you and taking into account the diverse needs of people, cultures, and contexts. In your fourth year, you will have the opportunity to participate in live briefs and engage with external clients. Massey’s College of Creative Arts in Wellington offers an extensive selection of qualifications in visual communication design, concept design, fashion design, industrial design, integrated design, spatial design, textile design, and photography.

With roots dating back to 1886, our School of Design is recognized as the largest and most comprehensive design school in New Zealand. We have cultivated many of the country’s most distinguished designers.

Specialisations

Concept Design
Fashion Design
Industrial Design
Integrated Design
Photography
Spatial Design
Textile Design
Visual Communication Design

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Based on the specialization, career oppurtunities working in roles such as:

Graphic Designer
Visual Communication Designer
Industrial/Product Designer
Creative Director
Art Director
Brand Strategist
Design Researcher
Experience Designer (CX/Service Design)
Exhibition and Event Designer
Freelance Designer

Entry requirements

Academic requirement:

-There are specific secondary and tertiary academic prerequisites that depend on the country where the initial education was completed.

Students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Undergraduate English Language requirements and acceptable evidence:

Academic IELTS	6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
TOEFL iBT	Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
Cambridge English Qualification	B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or
Cambridge English Qualification	C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
NZ Certificate in English Language	Level 4 (Academic)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)	50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills
Language Certificate (Academic)	65 overall with a minimum 60 in each band
LanguageCert International ESOL	C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Duolingo English Test	105 overall and minimum 95 in each band