Master of Product Design
Design
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University of Canterbury
Develop advanced design, manufacturing, and business analysis skills through an 18-month full-time master's programme, combining practical work, advanced theory, and original research in product design.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Ilam Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 18 months
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Advanced knowledge of product design practice
Gain a deep understanding of contemporary product design practice and methodologies.
Self-critical design evaluation
Develop a self-critical approach to your design practice, enabling ongoing personal and professional improvement.
Specialist mastery
Achieve mastery of sophisticated knowledge in your chosen area of product design specialism.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Product Design at the University of Canterbury prepares students for innovation in dynamic markets by equipping them with advanced design, manufacturing, and business analysis skills. The programme offers practical and theoretical study, use of specialised on-campus facilities (including design studios, labs, workshops, 3D printers, and AR/VR spaces), and an original supervised research thesis. Students study the commercial lifecycle of products and may personalise the degree through electives, culminating in a specialist research project.
Course Content
- PROD601 Design Critique and Research Methods (compulsory)
- PROD614 Design Ethics (compulsory)
- Elective courses (choose two): PROD602 Systems Thinking for Product Design, PROD611 Design and Manufacture, PROD612 Bio-Inspired Design, PROD613 Development of Interdisciplinary Practice and Self, PROD621 Games for Health & Wellbeing, PROD622 Immersive Collaborative Play and Design, PROD623 Gamification for Enterprises, PROD631 Fragrance Design, PROD632 Special Topics in Cosmetic Product Formulation, or another approved 400-level course
- PROD690 Product Design Thesis (research thesis)
What you need to know first
An appropriate design-related degree (e.g., Bachelor of Product Design) with a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses or equivalent qualification
If English is not your first language, meet UC's English language requirements
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Product Design
Manufacturing
Quality Assurance
IT
Consultancy
Advertising
Business
Future employment opportunities might be
Product designer
Product development
Quality assurance (QA)
Innovation consultancy
IT product roles
Design in commercial, educational, government and advertising sectors
Entrepreneurship / own business
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