Postgraduate Diploma in Design
Massey University
Subject area
Graphic Arts and Design Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Appropriate degree or equivalent, plus a portfolio of work and appropriate experience.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will acquire, evaluate and apply knowledge appropriately, critically and creatively, be effective communicators, and apply ethical standards appropriate to their discipline. They will approach design in a critically-informed, theoretically underpinned and reflective way. They will utilise design processes that involve analysis, evaluation and synthesis, evaluate research methods to determine their potential for the resolution of design problems, apply critical understanding of discourses and research relevant to contemporary practices in design. They will be capable of designing research projects, carrying out literature searches, critically evaluating their own work, and presenting outcomes in a professional manner.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Graphic and Design Studies at this level can earn:
$46,000
Median earnings one year after study
$51,000
Median earnings two years after study
$61,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
84%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Fletcher Construction Bursaries
Provided by:
Massey University
Website:
http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/scholarships-bursaries-awards/
Value:
$1500
Massey University Academy of Sport Scholarship
Provided by:
Massey University
Website:
Value:
A minimum of $3,000 and up to $5,000 for full-time students, or pro-rated for part time students.
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 627 739
Phone: (06) 356 9099
Fax: (06) 350 2263
Email: contact@massey.ac.nz
Web: http://www.massey.ac.nz
Sources
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