Master of Design
A postgraduate research degree for designers and creative practitioners to explore innovative methods and cultural perspectives.
Best for:Best for creative practitioners and designers seeking to advance their research skills and professional practice.
Overview
The Master of Design at Auckland University of Technology is a postgraduate programme designed for creative practitioners, makers, and thinkers. The curriculum emphasizes practice-led research, encouraging students to explore the intersection of materials, methods, and emerging technologies. Students engage with industry partners and global contexts while integrating cultural knowledge, including Te Ao Māori perspectives. This programme fosters a collaborative research community where candidates develop their own creative practice through critical inquiry.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent practice-led research within the field of design.
- Engage with critical inquiry to shape creative practice and design outcomes.
- Explore and apply emerging technologies to design projects.
- Integrate cultural knowledge and global contexts into research work.
- Participate in a collaborative and active research community.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Design or a related creative field.
Degree offered: Master of Design
Language: English proficiency required for academic study.
Instruction: English
- Strong background in design or creative practice.
- Ability to conduct independent research.
- Interest in critical inquiry and design theory.
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official university programme page to review entry requirements and submission procedures. Applications are processed through the university's official portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Portfolio of creative work
- Research proposal
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