Thinking about a career in design? Got a career in design but want to develop your skills further? We say go for it. The Designers Institute is always keen to promote the education and continuing professional development of designers – so on these pages you’ll find guides to your study options and tips on how to choose the best school for you. The Designers Institute members can also post education-related notices here, by calling 09 529 1713 or emailing designer@dinz.org.nz.

Postgraduate

PhD, 3 years (UoO)
Master of Design, MDes 1.5 years (UoO)
MCApSc (Master of Consumer and Applied Sciences),1 year (UoO)
MAppSc (Master of Applied Sciences), 1 or 2 years(UoO)
Master of Design Enterprise, 2 years-(OP)
Master of Fine Arts (Design), 2 years-(OP)
Master of Visual Arts*,1 year (OP)

Bachelor of Applied Science, BAppSc (Hons), 4 years (UoO)
Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Science, BCApScs (Hons), 4 years (UoO)
Bachelor of Arts, BA (Hons), 4 years (UoO)
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Hons)*,1 year -(OP)
Post Grad Certificate in Visual Arts*, 6 months -(OP)
Post Grad Diploma in Visual Arts*, 1 year -(OP)
PGDipCApSc (Postgraduate Diploma in Consumer and Applied Sciences), 1 year(UoO)

NB. * awaiting final approvals

Programmes have their own entry requirements . please check the websites for details

University of Otago – Design Studies - www.design.otago.ac.nz
Otago Polytechnic - www.op.ac.nz/design

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