Master of Design
Otago Polytechnic Ltd
Subject area
Graphic Arts and Design Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements are
1. The Bachelor of Design (Honours) at level 8, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Design at level 8 with an overall grade of B+ (75%) in Design Research Methods and Applied Design Project 2 or an equivalent postgraduate qualification of 120 credits in a related area.
2. Exceptional applicants not meeting the entry requirements but with appropriate documented professional experience may also be considered.
3. International entrants must demonstrate that they have equivalent experience/qualifications as domestic entrants, and, for those whose first language is not English, must provide evidence of English language competence of IELTS academic band score of 6.5 (overall) with no individual band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates of the Master of Design will demonstrate mastery of theoretically sophisticated subject matter through a body of scholarly creative work, which is presented in a public forum and supported by an exegesis or equivalent, or through a thesis, which could form the basis of scholarly journal articles. The work will respond to societal needs, address sustainability from multiple perspectives and be positioned within a wider framework of academic and applied research. This qualification prepares students for doctoral level study, an academic career or a lead design or design management role.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Graphic and Design Studies at this level can earn:
$57,000
Median earnings one year after study
$62,000
Median earnings two years after study
$70,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
88%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2021
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
Quota New Zealand Educational Scholarship
Provided by:
Quota International of Auckland Inc.
Website:
Value:
Maximum value of $5,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: http://https://www.op.ac.nz/
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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