Overview

The degree promotes industry-relevant, experimental, innovative, critical, and reflective approaches to emerging design ideas and technologies. It encourages students to develop their own independent practices and positions and to fulfil the needs of the industry.

Where could this programme take you?

Graduates of the Bachelor of Design and Digital Media at Whitecliffe College are connected, critical thinkers who behave sustainably, stay relevant, and are culturally capable and employable. Graduates will lead the conversation on the future of design leadership and its impact.

Programme Structure

Building on the knowledge learned in Year One, students continue with Design Context II where they explore and learn the theory and practice that sits behind brand development, creation, values, techniques, positioning, context, influence, and cultural significance.
Design Thinking II will enable students to broaden their strategic perspective and find novel and interesting opportunities for innovation.
In Motion Design II students will further develop their knowledge and skills and take a step further into the world of 3D animation while Interaction Design II has students developing simple interactive pieces and progressively produce more complex assets using multiple assets using multiple design concepts and principles.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Design Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 44 other Bachelors in Design in New Zealand

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Passport copy
Minimum age: International students must be at least 18 years of age during their first semester of study.
IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including NCEA Level 3; 14 credits each in three approved subjects and UE Literacy (NCEA Level 2 or above; 10 credits with 5 credits each in reading and writing) and UE Numeracy (NCEA Level 1 or above; 10 credits

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27000 NZD / year

≈ 27000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7939 NZD / year

≈ 7939 NZD / year

Additional Details

$300 Student Services Levy

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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