NZ Recommend Majors
Design / Creative Arts
Bachelor of Design/Media Design | Diploma in Web Design
Design / Creative Arts
Bachelor of Design/Media Design | Diploma in Web Design
New Zealand design courses are designed to help students rapidly adapt to emerging technologies and digital media platforms while strengthening technical skills, artistic capabilities, and creativity. These courses are widely available across universities, polytechnics, and private institutions, attracting local and international student enrolments.
Study pathways
Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Level 7) Fashion Design/Graphic Design – 3 years
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Portfolio submission required
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IELTS overall 6.0 or English pathway programme
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer
Yoobee
Diploma in Web Design (Level 6) – 3 years
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Portfolio submission required
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IELTS overall 6.0 or English pathway programme
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Employer-Assisted Work Visa
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Career pathway: Web Designer
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Bachelor of Design (Level 7) – 3 years
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Portfolio submission required
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IELTS overall 6.0 or English pathway programme
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Depending on major – Communication Design, Digital Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Spatial Design, Textile Design
Victoria University
Bachelor of Media Design (Level 7) – 3 years
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IELTS overall 6.0 or English pathway programme
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Depending on major – Communication Design, Digital Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Spatial Design, Textile Design
Career opportunities
New Zealand’s creative industries, supported by globally recognized film productions such as The Lord of the Rings, continue to grow, generating strong demand for professional designers in New Zealand across media, entertainment, advertising, and industrial sectors. Graduates can pursue careers in:
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3D Animation
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Graphic Design
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Special Visual Effects
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Game Development
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Advertising and Creative Development
Skilled designers are highly sought after, offering competitive salaries and favorable employment opportunities both in New Zealand and internationally.
