About Master Of Design in Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
Overview
UCOL's highly skilled lecturers deliver the art/design theory and original academic/applied research required for you to create advanced projects of your choice in either time-based/print-based design, object design/visual arts or fashion/textile design.
Master of Design graduates will excel in a range of industries such as galleries, fashion houses, graphic design studios, film and television, printing and publishing, web design, art studios, set design and much more.
Candidates for this programme must undertake and complete a written thesis based on their research initiatives and prepare a body of work for final exhibition. They must possess an exceptional degree of motivation and a strong enthusiasm for art/design.
Career & Study Outcomes
Graduates of UCOL's Master of Design will be able to:
- Understand the historical, social, bi-cultural and multi-cultural context in which they work
- Provide evidence of effort and application in successfully completing the learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge, research skills and attitudes learned through problem solving projects in selected areas of design
- Understand the importance and use of a design theory and methodology as a way of working
- Show evidence of exploration, experimentation and applied innovation through research
- Have considerable experience in the operation of hardware and software
- Positively evaluate their own work and that of others
- Negotiate commitments and meet deadlines
- Apply an integrity of approach to materials, process and intention
Graduates will be suitably equipped to work in a variety of roles in the design based industries, including:
- Advertising
- Consultancy
- Art/Design education
- Art/Design studios
- Fashion Studios
- Galleries and museums
- Set design and styling
- Television and video production
- Printing, publishing and illustration
- Research and development
- Self-employment
- Graphic design
- Textile design
- Visual communications
- Website design
- Object and craft design
- Practicing artist
- Doctoral study
To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries, see Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Occupation Outlook for Designers and Artists and Photographers.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A recognised bachelor degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
- TOEFL : Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
- PTE : Score of 58 with no band less than 50
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
