• Join our mailing list

  • Blog

Institute of Technology or Polytechnic

Universal College of Learning
Universal College of Learning logo

Postgraduate Diploma of Design

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Campus

Palmerston North Campus

Summary

The UCOL Postgraduate Diploma of Design is an exciting year of independent and facilitated study focussing on design media, visual art design or textile and fashion design.

Quick info

Level: 8

Locations: UCOL Whanganui

Duration: 1 year, full-time

Dates:
17 Feb 2025 – 28 Nov 2025

Domestic Fees: *
$9,194.00

Scholarship info

Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study

International Fees:*
$33,114.00

Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.The UCOL Postgraduate Diploma of Design builds on your Bachelor’s degree in an art or design discipline. This rewarding and challenging programme is based on both lecturer-facilitated and self-directed research projects that will broaden your understanding of either time-based design applications and expose you to current thinking and research methodologies.

You will advance your skills in a chosen design media, and produce a significant design portfolio, exhibition or show. This postgraduate pathway will prepare you for Masters level study or enable you to secure higher level of employment.

Graduates will be equipped to work in a variety of roles within art and design-based industries such as galleries, fashion houses, graphic design studios, film and television, printing and publishing, web design, art studios, set design and much more.

Studying in NZ

Register nowSign in

Share this course

Share this course

Disclaimer