Delve into various design subjects and enhance your creative, analytical, and design abilities. Acquire new methods—spanning from practical crafting to advanced virtual or digital production—utilizing our array of state-of-the-art tools, technologies, and facilities. Leverage your distinct life experiences, enthusiasm, and skills to cultivate your own design philosophy. Investigate how design can address pressing concerns such as sustainability, accessibility, and social justice. Examine ways to enrich individuals’ lives and experiences through innovative design solutions. Whether you are pursuing a specific career in design or are in the process of discovering your design interests, the BDI is the ideal choice for you. You will engage with a variety of design topics and tailor your educational journey as your interests and confidence develop. Upon graduation, you will possess specialized design skills and a distinctive portfolio of work—prepared to leave your impact on the world.
Programme details
Bachelor of Design Innovation
Customize your design study trajectory according to your interests. Acquire design skills in a swiftly evolving environment.
Animation and Visual Effects
Communication Design
Design for Social Innovation
Fashion Design Technology
Game Design
Industrial Design
Interaction Design
Media Design
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 oppurtunities include working as:
Animator
Communication Designer
Fashion Designer
Graphic Designer
Industrial Designer
Interaction Designer
Media Designer
Service Designer
Usability (UX) Designer
Academic requirement:
Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent.There could be specific secondary 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 requirements:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5; or,
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test); or,
PTE: minimum score of 50 (with a ‘Communicative score’ of not less than 42); or,
Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3; or,
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169 or higher, with each skill score no less than 162; or,
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL): Level 4 (Academic); or,
NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)
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