Qualification Overview
 |
Qualification Title | Master of Design | |||
|
Qualification Type | Masters Degree | |||
|
Level | 9 | |||
|
Credits | 120 | |||
|
Subject Area |
|
|||
|
Strategic Purpose Statement |
Graduates of the Master of Design will demonstrate mastery of theoretically sophisticated subject matter through a body of scholarly creative work, which is presented in a public forum and supported by an exegesis or equivalent, or through a thesis, which could form the basis of scholarly journal articles. The work will respond to societal needs, address sustainability from multiple perspectives and be positioned within a wider framework of academic and applied research. This qualification prepares students for doctoral level study, an academic career or a lead design or design management role.
|
|||
|
Graduate profile |
Graduates of the Master of Design will be able to:
* demonstrate mastery of skills, techniques and methods associated with their discipline * analyse sophisticated information and incorporate critique to arrive at a resolved final design outcome or thesis * demonstrate a high order of skill in the planning, execution and completion of a piece of original research or creative scholarly work * address sustainability from cultural, social, environmental and/or economic perspectives through the body of creative work OR thesis * assess and evaluate the cultural, social, environmental and/or economic impact of a project or subject matter * confidently articulate the impact and contribution of their work in a wider context * exhibit or present their work in a local, national and/or international forum * craft sophisticated creative solutions and respond to professional challenges * apply the skills learned in this programme to new situations |
|||
|
Education pathways |
Further postgraduate study at level 9 and 10.
|
|||
|
Employment pathways |
|
|||
|
Entry Requirements |
Minimum entry requirements are
1. The Bachelor of Design (Honours) at level 8, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Design at level 8 with an overall grade of B+ (75%) in Design Research Methods and Applied Design Project 2 or an equivalent postgraduate qualification of 120 credits in a related area. 2. Exceptional applicants not meeting the entry requirements but with appropriate documented professional experience may also be considered. 3. International entrants must demonstrate that they have equivalent experience/qualifications as domestic entrants, and, for those whose first language is not English, must provide evidence of English language competence of IELTS academic band score of 6.5 (overall) with no individual band less than 6.0, or equivalent. |
|||
|
Education Organisation | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
|
Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
|
Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
|
Number | 3141 | |||
|
Status | Current | |||
|
Created | 2015-11-25 09:12:03.0 | |||
|
Next Review | 2020-12-30 00:00:00.0 | |||
Qualification Title
The qualification title names the overall focus of the qualification.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Te Reo Māori Title
Listed under Te Reo Māori title with English equivalent.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Mātauranga Māori Qualification
A qualification quality assured and approved through the Te Hono o Te Kahurangi quality assurance approach.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Qualification Type
There are different types of qualifications including certificate, diploma, degree and post-graduate certificates and diplomas. Qualification types relate to NZQF levels.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Level
The NZQF has ten levels. Level one is least complex and is often entry-level, for example foundation certificates. Levels eight to ten are the most complex, and include post-graduate study.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Credits
The credit value relates to the size of the qualification. One credit equates to ten hours of learning. One year's full-time study at a provider is usually 120 credits, but if you are studying part-time or in the work place the credit value may vary.
+Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Subject Area
All qualifications are grouped into subject areas on the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED). The subject area is a keyword and can be used when searching for qualifications in an area of interest.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Strategic Purpose Statement
Strategic purpose statement explains the reason why the qualification has been developed. It identifies the target learners and for what roles the qualification prepares them.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Graduate profile
The Graduate profile explains the skills, knowledge and attributes a graduate will have attained on achieving the qualification. It describes what they can know and do and be.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Education pathways
Education pathways include other qualifications you can enrol into after completing this qualification.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Employment pathways
Employment pathways include the kinds of careers you can develop with this qualification.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Next Review
This is the date the qualification will expire and be reviewed or discontinued.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Last Date For Entry
The last date a learner can be enrolled in a programme leading to this qualification.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Entry Requirements
The level of education or training you need to have achieved before an education organisation will consider enrolling you for it or arranging the training. Each organisation may also have entry requirements for the programmes they run.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Education Organisation
This is the organisation that can help you achieve the qualification.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Developed By
Qualifications are developed by education organisations. These include standard setting bodies, like industry training organisations, and tertiary providers, such as universities, polytechnics and private training establishments.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Quality Assured By
All qualifications on the NZQF have been checked by the quality assurance bodies of NZQA, ITP Quality or NZVCC to ensure qualifications have meaningful outcomes.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Number
All qualifications have a unique number.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Status
The status shows if a qualification is current, expiring or discontinued. Only current qualifications have programmes at education organisations that are open to new enrolments.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Created
This is the date the qualification was listed on the NZQF.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Last Reviewed
Last date the qualification was formally reviewed.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Content
Information on how a qualification is structured.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]Discontinued
This is the date the qualification was discontinued and no longer available.
Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]