Course details

Postgraduate Certificate in Design
NZQF Level 8

About the course

Develop your design expertise and further your decision-making skills in as little as one semester with the Postgraduate Certificate in Design.

Become part of AUT’s vibrant, collaborative design culture and choose from a wide range of art and design courses. This programme is suitable for design professionals from all backgrounds, and can prepare you for further study in the Master of Design.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Bachelor of Design; or
A relevant professional qualification or professional experience approved by the dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

International student entry requirements

Other requirements
Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work and attend a selection interview
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

About the provider

AUT is a contemporary New Zealand university focused on providing exceptional student opportunities and learning experiences, and graduate success in a context stimulated by impactful research and industry connectivity.

More than 26,000 students are enrolled at AUT in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, studying at one of the three campuses. AUT has consistently been a leader in undergraduate and postgraduate enrolment growth of both New Zealand and international students across a wide range of professional disciplines, and as a result we are now the second largest university in New Zealand.

AUT's teaching is innovative and student centred. AUT encourages students to collaborate, experiment and to experience working life beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching, the university has a strong focus on innovative research in areas such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and nutrition.

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