Master of Design 18 months Postgraduate Program By Massey University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

55,215 NZDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Art and DesignMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

MDes students are expected to produce innovative and responsive design work that is thoroughly grounded in research methodologies and expertly realised. The programme facilitates design projects that make a significant contribution to research-driven innovation and support sustainable economic growth. The Master of Design (MDes) is an advanced research qualification in design. Unless you already have an honours degree, you will first explore creative research practices and develop the skills and approaches you may wish to use during your thesis (e.g., digital fabrication). For your thesis, you will complete a supervised programme of focused design research taking a challenging real-world design problem through to a well-resolved solution, eg a product prototype.

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

MDes students are expected to produce innovative and responsive design work that is thoroughly grounded in research methodologies and expertly realised. The programme facilitates design projects that make a significant contribution to research-driven innovation and support sustainable economic growth. The Master of Design (MDes) is an advanced research qualification in design. Unless you already have an honours degree, you will first explore creative research practices and develop the skills and approaches you may wish to use during your thesis (e.g., digital fabrication). For your thesis, you will complete a supervised programme of focused design research taking a challenging real-world design problem through to a well-resolved solution, eg a product prototype.

Admission requirements

90+
6.5+
5+
180+
58+
18 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

11,114 NZD
-

International Students

55,215 NZD
-

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More programs from the university

Massey University offers more than 40 undergraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates to international students studying on one of our three campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington, as well as a growing number now available fully online. These programmes are delivered by our five academic colleges of Business, Creative Arts, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Sciences. Massey University is characterised by the applied nature of many of its programmes and we are proud of our special expertise in the areas of technology, science, applied science and business studies.

In additional to an excellent education, Massey University can offer you a great student experience, a variety of accommodation options and plenty of support while you study.  

Massey University is also the leading university in New Zealand for online and borderless education and we offer a range of undergraduate degrees that you can complete fully online.

Find out more about the study options available to international students in our international prospectus or read more about:

  • Academic entry requirements by country
  • English language requirements
  • How to apply
  • What you can study online


If you have any questions then please contact us on [email protected]

Massey University has an international reputation for its research innovation and excellence. We have thousands of students engaging in a wide range of research projects across a plethora of disciplines. These programmes are delivered by our five academic colleges:

  • Business
  • Creative Arts
  • Health
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Sciences


For more information about postgraduate study at Massey, view the complete list of programmes open to international students in our International Prospectus. If you're a prospective PhD student then find out more about our Graduate Research School.

Massey University is also the leading university in New Zealand for online and borderless education and we offer a range of postgraduate degrees that you can complete fully online.

In addition to excellent study opportunities Masey University can also provide you with a range of accommodation options and excellent support while you study.

If you have any questions then please contact us on [email protected]

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