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University of Waikato

Bachelor of Design (BDes)

Hamilton · Bachelor · NZQF 7 · 3 years (360 points)

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Overview
Subject area
Creative Arts & Design
Campus
Hamilton
Duration
3 years (360 points)
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Fees

NZ$40,606

Per year, per-paper calculation

2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.

Not yet confirmed on an official page

Fees are set by the institution and can change.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

University Entrance or equivalent; international entry requirements vary by country

English requirement

IELTS 6 overall, as published by the institution.

Other requirements

Portfolio may be required for some design majors (not confirmed on fetched page)

Admission decisions are made by the institution. Immigration requirements are determined by Immigration New Zealand.

Start dates
  • B
  • standard new intakes Trimester A
  • Trimester C (16 Nov 2026) — confirm availability
Institution
Name
University of Waikato
Type
UNIVERSITY
City or cities
Hamilton
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Sorena programme guide

Bachelor of Design (BDes)

This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.

Overview

Bachelor of Design (BDes) is listed by University of Waikato as a Bachelor at NZQF Level 7.

What you will study

Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.

Who may find it relevant

No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.

Programme structure

Published duration: 3 years (360 points).

Fees context

NZ$40,606

Per year, per-paper calculation

2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.

Not yet confirmed on an official page

Entry requirements

University Entrance or equivalent; international entry requirements vary by country

Start dates

  • B
  • standard new intakes Trimester A
  • Trimester C (16 Nov 2026) — confirm availability

Career context

The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.

What to check before applying

  • Confirm the current fee and fee basis with the institution.
  • Check the next available start date.
  • Review the institution's academic and English requirements.
  • Complete the Sorena assessment before requesting individual guidance.

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