Postgraduate Certificate in Design
Media Design School Limited
Subject area
Graphic Arts and Design Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A New Zealand Bachelor's degree that is of relevance to design (such as Design - Graphic, Industrial, and Product, Fine Arts, Cognitive Science/Psychology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering).
OR
An appropriate international equivalent design or allied professional qualification requiring at least three years full-time tertiary study at an appropriate level as approved by the Academic Board;
OR
Relevant professional experience (considered to be equivalent to a Bachelor's degree ~ six plus years experience in a design related field showing career progression and increasing responsibility) as approved by the Academic Board.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Postgraduate Certificate in Design is a short (60 credits at Level 8, 15 week) programme that supports a student with appropriate and equivalent skill that has been acquired through significant relevant work experience in Design (or a related field) to enter postgraduate study, without having to commit to a full Masters programme from the outset. This entry into postgraduate study programme is also suitable for career changers and students who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in a different area, but who can show a relevant understanding and interest in the field of design.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Graphic and Design Studies at this level can earn:
$49,000
Median earnings one year after study
$56,000
Median earnings two years after study
$66,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
86%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 303 0402
Fax: (09) 303 0646
Email: fscott@mediadesignschool.com
Web: http://www.mediadesignschool.com
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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