Bachelor of Design

... New Zealand
... Waikato Institute of Technology

Course Overview

Students in the Bachelor of Design programme will develop their creativity, innovation, and design capabilities to find new ways to visually and strategically solve challenges for brands and organisations.

The degree has two different endorsements:

  • Visual Communication (graphic design)

  • Spatial Design (interior design)

General Eligibility

General academic admission

a) Candidates are required to have:
  i. NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:
    (1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects, including a Language Rich; and
    (2) Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and
    (3) Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above); or
 ii. A relevant level 4 qualification; or
 iii. Equivalent.

b) In exceptional cases, candidates with 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 across four subjects including 12 credits in a Language Rich subject, or equivalent, will be considered.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 or Equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Arts


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Campus Name

Hamilton City Campus


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

February, July


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

7809,

25000, (INT)


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