Overview
Explore a range of design topics and develop your creative, critical, and design skills. Learn new techniques—ranging from hands-on making to high-tech virtual or digital production—using our range of cutting-edge tools, technologies, and facilities at the Bachelor of Design Innovation in Industrial Design program offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .
Draw on your unique lived experience, passion, and talent to develop your own design kaupapa. Discover how design can respond to the critical issues of sustainability, accessibility, and social justice. Explore how you can enrich people’s lives and experiences with innovative designs.
Whether you’re aiming for a specific career in design or still discovering your design passion, the BDI is right for you. You’ll explore a range of design subjects and shape your study path as your interests and confidence grow. You’ll graduate with specialised design skills and a unique portfolio of work—ready to make your mark on the world.
Potential employers
You’ll be able to work across a broad range of industries and teams. You could work for:
- design and digital agencies—small or large, local or international
- advertising, media production, and branding companies
- animation studios or visual effects workshops such as WETA Digital
- local government or councils
- fashion design, production, and systems management
- film, television, or theatre companies
- community organisations
- yourself—contracting or consulting.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Interactive Products
- Concept Art and World Building
- Writing for Design
- Accessible Design
- Physical Computing
- Photographics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
Disciplines
Industrial Design View 7 other Bachelors in Industrial Design in New ZealandExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent.You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
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Applies to youNon-residents5028000 NZD / year≈ 5028000 NZD / year
Living costs
Wellington
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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