Apply | Master of User Experience Design [MUXD] | Victoria University of Wellington

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Find out how to apply for the MUXD and who to contact for more information about the programme.

Entry requirements

Requirements for domestic students who studied in

Academic requirements

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

An appropriate Bachelor’s degree with at least a B average. Consideration may be given if you have relevant professional experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
To be accepted by the Head of School as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Important information

If you want to enrol in this programme but don’t meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the Programme Director to discuss your options.
For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It’s an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.

Key dates

2026, Trimester 1: Apply by 20 Jan 2026 to start studying 23 Feb 2026

Estimated domestic fees for 2025

About for the full programme

($15,583 course costs + $1,821 student service fees)

Your student service fees are based on the number of points you enrol in and where you study from.

Before you apply

Discuss your plans with the programme director or another academic staff member.
Check you meet the entry requirements and find out what admission type applies to you.

Statement of intent

In the application process, we’ll ask you for a statement of intent. This should explain the following:

your background
what motivates you to apply for the MUXD
how your current skillset lends itself to UX Design (this may include non-design related skills and experience)
anything else you’d like us to know about you (you can also include links to examples of your work, if applicable).

You’ll also need to provide an academic transcript if you don’t have an undergraduate degree from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Please note—you’re not required to submit a portfolio as part of your application, but if you have visual communication experience we encourage you to include examples in your application.

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