Graduate Diploma in Design – GDipDes

The Graduate Diploma in Design is an opportunity for people who have already completed a degree to add an additional subject area to their learning.

You’ll be studying with other design students in courses at 200, 300 and 400 level across these majors offered in the Bachelor of Design with Honours. These are:

• concept design
• fashion design
• industrial design
• photography
• spatial design
• textile design
• visual communication design.

In studio classes you’ll be immersed in hands-on doing and making as well as discussion and debate. You’ll hone your creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. You’ll also develop specialist design capabilities at an advanced level.

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

This is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.

To enter the Graduate Diploma in Design you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
• demonstrated equivalent practical, professional and/or scholarly experience.

You will also need to provide the following:

• a portfolio of work to show you are at the standard necessary to undertake work up to 300-level and beyond
• copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

Application closing date

Applications close on 30 November for study commencing the following year.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

This qualification is classified as NZQF Level 7 and requires the same English language standard as most undergraduate bachelor degrees, diplomas and certificates.

• Massey University English language requirements

Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit

If you complete this qualification within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.

Look for further information under ‘Student Progression’ in the regulations for this qualification.

More information

• Read the regulations for this qualification thoroughly
• Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Get advice button.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.