- Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa / Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation
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- Cobblestone Lightboxes - Building Paper
- Whawhau/To Bind
- O-Week Exhibition
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- Student Award Winners Exhibition
- ARS Electronica: Garden Aotearoa
- E Whai Ake Nei | Matariki Exhibition
- Future Home
- Ko Wai Au? | Who Am I?
- Land (Im)balance
- White Bunnies, Arabic Cola and the Last Passenger Pigeon: comic stories from Germany
- Kai-ora | Matariki Ahunga Nui
- EOYE 2022
- One Hundred Years of Solitude
- A Drawing Ensemble
- O-Week Exhibition 2023
- Cobblestone Lightboxes—Te Whānau Mārama
- Student Awards Exhibition
- Winward: Repurposed Sailcloth
- Old House
- SARC121 Assignment One: Structures in Context
- E Whai Ake Nei | Matariki Exhibition 2023
- Cobblestone Lightboxes—Horizons Revealed
- EOYE 2023
- Tuku Iho | Matariki Exhibition 2024
- ITERATE 2024 SoDI Postgraduate Exhibition
- EOYE 2024
- Study
- Undergraduate study
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- Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments
- Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments
- Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation
- Master of Architectural Science
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Architecture (Professional)
- Master of Construction Law
- Master of Design
- Master of Design Innovation
- Master of Design Technology
- Master of Interior Architecture
- Master of Landscape Architecture
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning
- Master of User Experience Design
- Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science
- Postgraduate Certificate in Designed Environments
- Postgraduate Diploma in Designed Environments
- PGCertPS in Architecture and Design Innovation
- Doctor of Philosophy
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- 3D modelling workshops (digital CNC fabrication)
- 3D printing digital fabrication
- 3D Modelling workshops (manual machinery)
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- 3D modelling workshops (digital CNC fabrication)
- 3D printing digital fabrication
- 3D Modelling workshops (manual machinery)
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- Fashion studio
- VASE VR lab
- Photographic resources
- Ergonomics Lab and cyclorama
- Technical resource centre
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Current students
- 3D modelling workshops (digital CNC fabrication)
- 3D printing digital fabrication
- 3D Modelling workshops (manual machinery)
- Library
- School of Design Innovation studios
- School of Architecture studios
- Fashion studio
- VASE VR lab
- Photographic resources
- Ergonomics Lab and cyclorama
- Technical resource centre
- Computing support
- First year workshop
Facilities
The Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation is a leading provider of innovative education in design and the built environment. Our central location in the heart of creative Wellington sees us placed to be a hub for the local creative industry, and we regularly host international and high profile conferences, exhibitions and events.
Explore our wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate study options below.
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Architectural Studies
Subjects
Architecture, Architecture History and Theory, Environmental Design , Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning
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Building Science
Subjects
Building Surveying / Aromātai Hanganga , Built and Natural Heritage Conservation / Te Whāomotanga o te Hanga ā-Ringa me te Hanga ā-Taiao, Construction Health and Safety / Hauora me te Haumaru , Construction Management / Whakahaere Hanganga, Project Management / Whakahaere Kaupapa, Smart Cities and Digital Built Environments / Tāone Atamai me ngā Whaitua Hanga Matihiko, Sustainable Construction / Hanganga Toitū, Sustainable Engineering Systems / Pūnaha Pūhanga Toitū
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Design
Subjects
Animation and Visual Effects, Communication Design, Design for Social Innovation, Design Technology, Environmental Design , Fashion Design Technology, Game Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Media Design, User Experience Design

Architectural Studies
Be an innovator in the study, design and construction of buildings, urban spaces and parks, or residential and commercial interiors.
Find out moreAvailable subjects
- Architecture
- Architecture History and Theory
- Environmental Design
- Interior Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Urban and Regional Planning

Building Science
Study the science, technology, and economics of buildings, as well as how to manage complex construction projects. Gain an understanding of architecture, construction, technology, and sustainability and look at how people interact with the built environment.
Find out moreAvailable subjects
- Building Surveying / Aromātai Hanganga
- Built and Natural Heritage Conservation / Te Whāomotanga o te Hanga ā-Ringa me te Hanga ā-Taiao
- Construction Health and Safety / Hauora me te Haumaru
- Construction Management / Whakahaere Hanganga
- Project Management / Whakahaere Kaupapa
- Smart Cities and Digital Built Environments / Tāone Atamai me ngā Whaitua Hanga Matihiko
- Sustainable Construction / Hanganga Toitū
- Sustainable Engineering Systems / Pūnaha Pūhanga Toitū

Design
Aspire to be a leader in the vital and growing fields of design. Learn to see the nuances of good design and become a creative virtuoso—gaining the skills and knowledge you need to be a successful designer.
Find out moreAvailable subjects
- Animation and Visual Effects
- Communication Design
- Design for Social Innovation
- Design Technology
- Environmental Design
- Fashion Design Technology
- Game Design
- Industrial Design
- Interaction Design
- Media Design
- User Experience Design
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Bachelor of Architectural Studies
BAS
3 years
360 points
Te Aro, Wellington
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Bachelor of Building Science
BBSc
3 years
360 points
Te Aro, Wellington
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Bachelor of Design Innovation
BDI
3 years
360 points
Te Aro, Wellington
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Bachelor of Environment and Society
BEnvSoc
3 years
360 points
Kelburn, Wellington
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Bachelor of Global Studies
BGS
3 years
360 points
Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro campuses
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Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments
GCertDE
1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
60 points
Te Aro, Wellington
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Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments
GDipDE
2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
120 points
Te Aro, Wellington
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Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation
GDipDI
2-3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
120 points
Te Aro, Wellington
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Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments
GCertDE
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 60
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Lectures and studio-based research
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Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments
GDipDE
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Lectures and studio-based research
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Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation
GDipDI
Duration: 2-3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Lectures and studio-based research
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Master of Architectural Science
MArchSc
Duration: 12 months full time. Or 18 months for part-time domestic students.
Points: 180
Type: Lectures, coursework and practicum or project
Schedule: Online courses and in-person block classes
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Master of Architecture
MArch
Duration: 12 months full time. Or 18 months for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed with some supervision
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Master of Architecture (Professional)
MArch(Prof)
Duration: 2 years full time. Or up to 4 years for part-time domestic students.
Points: 240
Type: Coursework and significant research
Schedule: Self-directed with some supervision
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Master of Construction Law
MConsLaw
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 180
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Block format and online
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Master of Design
MDes
Duration: 12 months of full-time study
Points: 120
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed with some supervision
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Master of Design Innovation
MDI
Duration: 4 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 180
Type: Coursework and significant research
Schedule: Self-directed with some supervision
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Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice)
MFA(CP)
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 180
Type: Coursework, internship, and creative project
Schedule: Lectures and self-directed study
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Master of Interior Architecture
MIA
Duration: 2 years full time. Or up to 4 years for part-time domestic students.
Points: 240
Type: Coursework and significant research
Schedule: Self-directed with some supervision
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Master of Landscape Architecture
MLA
Duration: 2 years full time. Or up to 4 years for part-time domestic students.
Points: 240
Type: Coursework and significant research
Schedule: Self-directed with some supervision
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Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Duration: 4 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 180
Type:
Schedule:
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Master of User Experience Design
MUxD
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 180
Type: Coursework and industry project
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Master of Design Technology
MDT
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 180
Type: Coursework, project work, practicum
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Science
PGCertArchSc
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study. Or up to 2 years for part-time domestic students.
Points: 60
Type: Lectures and coursework
Schedule: Lectures
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Postgraduate Certificate in Designed Environments
PGCertDE
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 60
Type: Lectures, studios, coursework
Schedule: Daytime classes
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Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies
PGCertPS
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 3 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 60
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Varies depending on courses
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Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science
PGDipArchSc
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or up to 4 years for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Lectures and coursework
Schedule: Lectures
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Postgraduate Diploma in Designed Environments
PGDipDE
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Lectures, studios, coursework
Schedule: Daytime classes
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Doctor of Philosophy
PhD
Duration: Minimum 3 years full-time study, or at least 6 years if studied part time
Points: 360
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed research
Student work showcase
Showcase of an impressive range of talent by students across the different year levels from the Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa—Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.
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First step—Te kuhunga ki te ara poutama
If you're starting your first year studying Architecture or Design, we have heaps of helpful information to get you on your way.
Find out moreMaster of Construction Law
Advance your legal or building industry career with a specialised Master's degree tailored to working professionals.
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PhD research in Design Innovation
Read about our latest PhD research in Design Innovation.
Find out morePhD research in Architecture
Read about our latest PhD research in Architecture.
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Exhibitions
Browse current and past exhibitions that we've hosted at our Te Aro campus.
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