Graduate Diploma in Design (Specialty)

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

Academic requirements You must hold a recognised undergraduate degree in a design- or art-related field, or degree-equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience. You must submit a portfolio explaining your interests and motivation. See more info in the Your Portfolio section below. International students will be individually assessed to ensure they are ready for this study. International requirements and equivalence To enter Otago Polytechnic's undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand's NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement). This information is available by country on our Equivalent academic entry requirements page. English Language requirements If English is not your first language, you must provide: New Zealand University Entrance OR Overall band score (Academic) of 6.0 IELTS, (writing and speaking score no less than 6.0 and reading and listening bands no less than 5.5) or TOEFL 600 course, 237-250 computer, TWE 5. Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students). If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes. Your portfolio should demonstrate a working knowledge of design/art/creative disciplines and support your application for your specialty area, with evidence of a str