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Master of Product Design

MProdDesign
03 October 2023

UC's Master of Product Design (MProdDesign) takes advantage of UC’s research expertise in a range of commerce, IT, and engineering fields. It provides a mixture of practical work and theory with original supervised research. Learn more about studying a MProdDesign through our Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering.

START

Master of Product Design

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

POINTS

180

DURATION

Master of Product Design

Degree Structure - Duration
18 months full-time, up to 3 years part-time

Overview


Master of Product Design

Introduction

Postgraduate studies in Product Design present an opportunity for you to prepare for the ever-changing consumer market with advanced design, manufacturing, and business analysis skills.

The Master of Product Design (MProdDesign) takes advantage of UC’s research expertise in a range of commerce, IT, and engineering fields. The programme provides a mixture of practical work and theory with original supervised research.

UC houses specialised on-campus facilities for students to research, create, test, and market their own products.

Those seeking to learn how to commercialise a product or service idea (design background not required) may want to consider the Master of Product Innovation.

Master of Product Design

Master of Product Design

Why study a Master of Product Design at UC?

  • UC’s Te Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design has a growing reputation in Aotearoa New Zealand for research in product quality, engineering innovations, customer trends, and emerging needs.
  • You will have use of dedicated facilities for creating and testing your product ideas eg, design studios, laboratories, workshops, 3D printers, and a gaming lounge with AR and VR spaces and equipment.

Through the MProdDesign, the skills and attributes you will gain include:

  • advanced knowledge of product design practice
  • self-critical approach to your own design practice
  • mastery of sophisticated knowledge in your area of design specialism
  • ability to research and analyse leading-edge literature related to design
  • advanced problem-solving skills
  • ability to plan and complete a piece of original research or creative work
  • capability to apply skills and knowledge to novel situations.

Master of Product Design

Entry requirements

Entry to the Master of Product Design requires an appropriate design-related degree (eg, the Bachelor of Product Design) with a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses, or other qualifications of an equivalent standard.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Product Design or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Master of Product Design

How do I plan my degree?

The Master of Product Design is made up of 180 points of courses, including compulsory courses (30 points), elective courses (30 points), and a research thesis (120 points).

Beginning in February or July, the programme can be completed within 18 months of full-time study, or up to 3 years part-time.

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Product Design.

Master of Product Design

Subjects and courses

The Master of Product Design includes both compulsory and elective courses that allow personalised study into the commercial lifecycle of particular kinds of products, followed by a research thesis.

Compulsory courses

Elective courses

Select two courses that best suit your interests and expertise:

Thesis

Domestic students

2024 tuition fee estimate: $13,972 (180 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $14,810 (180 points)

International students

2024 Special Programme Fee: $60,000 (180 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee: $63,000 (180 points)

Master of Product Design

Career opportunities

This Master’s programme will prepare you for innovation in our modern, dynamic economy. Product Design graduates with business sense as well as technical skills will suit any part of the product creation lifecycle – designing concepts, testing prototypes, pitching to sellers, and marketing to consumers.

Product Designers may find work in commercial, educational, IT, consultancy, quality assurance (QA), government, and design and advertising sectors.

UC’s graduates are also prepared to begin their own business enterprise.

Useful information:

Brochures

Postgraduate Prospectus 2024

Whakatairanga Tāura

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International Prospectus 2024/2025

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