Bachelor of Design

BDes graduates will be critically reflective design practitioners with a range of specialist skills in a major of their choice. They will have an understanding of design processes and theories and specific technical knowledge and skills. They will be equipped with the ability to think creatively, approach problems in a flexible way and communicate design concepts with fluency, intelligence and style. Graduates will also be prepared for postgraduate study in their chosen field.

AUT is New Zealand's most welcoming and diverse university, situated in the heart of one of the wortld's most dynamic and liveable cities.  With three modern campuses, and almost 30,000 students from more than 100 countries, we pride ourselves on being a truly global community.

At AUT, our mission is to create great graduates.  Ranked first in New Zealand for international outlook, and long known as the leader in providing practical, work integrated learning opportunities, we provide exceptional learning experiences, guided by world-class academics and support staff in state-of-the-art-facilities.  Our global network of exceptional industry and tertiary partners provides endless opportunities to broaden your experience even further. 

We are the only New Zealand university ranked both among the top 1% of universities in the world and in the top 100 universities under 50 years of age, offering over 200 undergraduate and postrgraduate programmes.  Many of our subject areas are world-ranked, and our graduates are highly employable nationally and internationally.