Master of Design (MDes)
Explore complex socio-technical challenges and shape future systems through advanced design methods.
Best for:Best for creative professionals and graduates seeking advanced expertise in strategic, industrial, or graphic design methodologies.
Overview
The Master of Design at the University of Auckland prepares students to tackle complex contemporary situations and wicked problems where straightforward solutions are insufficient. Offered by the institution, the curriculum trains candidates to identify and frame ambiguous challenges, facilitating collaborative systems involving multiple stakeholders. Students engage in rigorous creative and strategic exploration to navigate and influence modern socio-cultural and organisational environments. The programme expects active participation, critical thinking, and the development of systemic design interventions.
What you'll do
- Engage with complex, real-world situations lacking simple solutions
- Identify, analyze, and frame intricate problems across organizations and societies
- Devise and facilitate collaborative systems involving multiple stakeholders
- Develop incremental and systemic interventions to address societal design challenges
- Conduct advanced investigative design projects and coursework
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
Degree offered: Master of Design
Language: English proficiency as required by the university for postgraduate admission
Instruction: English
- Critical problem-framing and analytical capabilities
- Foundational background in design theory or practice
- Capacity for collaborative engagement with diverse stakeholders
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official Study with New Zealand course page to review entry criteria and submit their application through the university admissions portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
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