Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)Bachelor of Design
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
Students in the Bachelor of Design programme will develop their creativity, innovation, and design capabilities to find new ways to visually and strategically solve challenges for brands and organisations.
The degree has two different endorsements:
- Visual Communication (graphic design)
- Spatial Design (interior design)
Entry criteria
General academic admission
- Candidates are required to have:
- NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including: (1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects, including a Language Rich; and (2) Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and (3) Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above); or
- A relevant level 4 qualification; or
- Equivalent.
- In exceptional cases, candidates with 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 across four subjects including 12 credits in a Language Rich subject, or equivalent, will be considered.
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