University
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
City Campus
Summary
Want a career in design? The Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa will help you turn your creative ideas into reality in a studio-based environment with excellent facilities.
Study design with us and we’ll help you turn your creative ideas into reality. AUT's design degree responds to the changing nature of design careers by focusing on the connections between different design disciplines, the importance of mātauranga Māori, and new and emergent technologies.
You’ll become familiar with the growing ethical and moral responsibilities of design professionals, and will be ready to use your design skills to create a better future. You'll have access to outstanding facilities and industry connections, and may also have the opportunity to exhibit your work at the AUT Art & Design Festival.
Entry criteria
Minimum entry requirements If you have New Zealand qualifications If you have qualifications from another countryInternational student entry requirements
English language requirements- IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.
Art History, Classical Studies, Computing, Construction and Mechanical Technologies, Design (Practical Art), Design and Visual Communication, Digital Technologies or Hangarau Matihiko, English, Geography, Hangarau, Hauora, Health, History, Mathematics/Pāngarau, Media Studies, Music Studies, Ngā Mahi a Rēhia, Ngā Toi, Ngā Toi Ataata, Ngā Toi Puoro, Painting (Practical Art), Pāngarau, Photography (Practical Art), Physics, Printmaking (Practical Art), Processing Technologies, Psychology, Pūtaiao/Science, Sculpture (Practical Art), Technology/Hangarau, Te Ao Haka, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira, Technology, Visual Arts
Don’t meet the entry requirements?Consider starting with the Diploma in Design Tītohu mō te Hoahoa.
Diploma in Design Tītohu mō te Hoahoa
Transferring to AUT (recognition of prior learning)You may be eligible to enter Year 2 or Year 3 of our design degree if you have completed all or part of a design or visual arts degree at another approved tertiary institution. Applications for cross-credits will normally be assessed after you receive an offer of place for the Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa.
Email artbox@aut.ac.nz
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