The College of Creative Arts (Toi Rauwhārangi) is the art and design part of Massey University in New Zealand. Fashion is taught at its Wellington School of Design.
At a glance
| Founded | 1886 (Wellington School of Design, founded by Arthur Riley) |
| Location | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Address | Block 1, Te Whare Pukākā, Mount Cook, Wellington 6021 |
| Part of | Massey University |
| Schools | 3: School of Art, School of Music and Screen Arts, Wellington School of Design |
| Fashion is taught at | Wellington campus |
What is it?
The Wellington School of Design was started in 1886 by Arthur Riley. Today it is one of the three schools inside Massey University’s College of Creative Arts.
The college teaches design, fine arts, screen arts, music and Māori visual arts.
Fashion students use sewing and pattern-making rooms, computer pattern-making labs, dye labs, and knitting and weaving machines. Students may show their work at New Zealand Fashion Week.
Schools and departments
- School of Art (Whiti o Rehua)
- School of Music and Screen Arts
- Wellington School of Design (Ngā Pae Mahutonga)
Fashion courses you can study
These are the fashion and textile courses listed by Massey, with their official names:
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Design (BDes), Fashion Design
- Bachelor of Design (BDes), Textile Design
- Bachelor of Design with Honours (BDes(Hons)), Fashion Design (four years)
- Bachelor of Design with Honours (BDes(Hons)), Textile Design
Postgraduate (general design)
- Graduate Diploma in Design (GDipDes)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Design (PGDipDes)
- Master of Design (MDes)
How to apply
- For the Fashion Design degree, there are no extra entry rules beyond Massey’s normal university entry.
- You must meet Massey’s English language rules.
- After you apply, Massey suggests booking a “Creative Review” to check you are on the right track.
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
- About the College of Creative Arts
- 140 years of the Wellington School of Design
- Study fashion and textile design
- BDes(Hons) Fashion Design
All facts on this page come from the official website of Massey University. Last checked: 1 November 2026.