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Bachelor of Design with Major in Interaction Design

Auckland University of Technology - City Campus

New Zealand,Auckland

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 41,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

New Zealand, Auckland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2000

Total Students: 17,950 +

Int. Students: 5,600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Design with Major in Interaction Design

Program Overview

Want a career in design? The Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi m? te Hoahoa will help you turn your creative ideas into reality in a studio-based environment with excellent facilities.

Study design with us and we’ll help you turn your creative ideas into reality. AUT's design degree responds to the changing nature of design careers by focusing on the connections between different design disciplines, the importance of m?tauranga M?ori, and new and emergent technologies.

You’ll become familiar with the growing ethical and moral responsibilities of design professionals, and will be ready to use your design skills to create a better future

Major : Interaction Design

Develop expertise in interaction design for a range of contexts, technologies and platforms. Work on a variety of design projects and access our outstanding facilities.

Interaction design covers design for digital web platforms (desktop, mobile and other devices), app design and product interface design. It can also include design for information systems, wayfinding and navigation, digital dashboards and controls, as well as wearable technologies, augmented and virtual spaces.

You’ll work individually and in teams to combine knowledge of human-centred frameworks, complex problem solving and visual systems to create design solutions to current and future challenges.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 41,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Auckland University of Technology - City Campus

CAD 20,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 15.0 Minimum Reading - 15.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English 60%

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Interaction designer
Digital web designer
User interface designer
User experience designer (UX designer)
App designer

Interaction designers work collaboratively with a range of other professionals, including software engineers, industrial designers and product managers.

Scholarships

International scholarships

There are many scholarships for international students who want to study at AUT. Find out more about the scholarships for international students you can apply for to support your studies at AUT.AUT International Scholarships - Business School

AUT International Scholarships - Business School

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Business School provide scholarships to recognise and support high achieving international students as they begin their journey in becoming great graduates of AUT.

Refer to the Regulations for full eligibility criteria and application requirements.

Description:

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be new full-fee paying international students. See important information below.
Applicants must have a current and valid unconditional offer to study the following AUT programme commencing in Intake V3, 2024 (4 November 2024):
- Master of Applied Finance
- Master of Business Management
- Master of Marketing
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Supply Chain Management
Applicants cannot be previous AUT students. This includes those who are applying for a higher-level programme (e.g., an AUT bachelor’s degree graduate applying for a master’s programme).
Students who have already commenced studies at AUT are not eligible to apply.

Amount and Type of Award:

Value: NZ$7000 contribution to fees.
Number on offer: 10 (two per Professional Masters Programme).

Tenure:
The scholarship is awarded for one year only.

Important Information:

International students are not citizens, permanent residents nor resident visa holders of New Zealand or Australia.
The scholarship will be paid as a compulsory fees credit towards the first year of study at AUT on successful completion of the first semester of study.
AUT is not obliged to make an award if there is no candidate of sufficient merit.
The regulations are periodically reviewed by the University Scholarships Committee and are subject to change.

Work Permit

PGWP

With the coming of the new regulations, the New Zealand government has taken significant steps for international students. According to their pedagogy, students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a one year work visa, the students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications outside Auckland with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a two year work visa the ones who have completed Level 7 or above get a three year work visa. Elaborate information on the visa is given on the dedicated institutional websites.
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