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University of Auckland

Master of Design

Auckland · Master · NZQF 9 · 1.5 years full-time (180 points)

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Overview
Subject area
Engineering
Campus
City Campus, Auckland
Duration
1.5 years full-time (180 points)
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Fees

NZ$55,484

Per year (180-point programme)

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

Not yet published

Fees are set by the institution and can change.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree or Postgraduate Certificate in Design with GPA/GPE 5.0+, OR Bachelor (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma with GPA/GPE 5.0+

English requirement

IELTS 6.5 overall, as published by the institution.

Other requirements

Interview required; ~500-word written statement and CV with design work examples; portfolio may be requested

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

Start dates
  • None remaining after 29 Jul 2026 confirmed (main intake was March 2026)
  • Semester Two intake not confirmed
  • 1 March 2027 (application details not yet published)
Institution
Name
University of Auckland
Type
UNIVERSITY
City or cities
Auckland
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Sorena programme guide

Master of Design

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

Overview

Master of Design is listed by University of Auckland as a Master at NZQF Level 9.

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: 1.5 years full-time (180 points).

Fees context

NZ$55,484

Per year (180-point programme)

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

Not yet published

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or Postgraduate Certificate in Design with GPA/GPE 5.0+, OR Bachelor (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma with GPA/GPE 5.0+

Start dates

  • None remaining after 29 Jul 2026 confirmed (main intake was March 2026)
  • Semester Two intake not confirmed
  • 1 March 2027 (application details not yet published)

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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