Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03389E

A Master of Design encourages students to explore advanced design knowledge and studio practices to develop human-centred solutions to complex problems. Our Master of Design offers a variety of pathways and electives to choose from, allowing you to design your course to suit your career goals.Throughout the course, you’ll extend your leadership skills, build your understanding of enterprise, and explore how innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship can change economies.In the core subjects, you’ll develop your own skills and practices through the design of artefacts, systems, communications and services. Then delve into specialist areas of user-centered design, design methodologies, sustainability, design leadership, service design, and the role of design in driving social and economic innovation. Study face-to-face or online in our flexible learning environment, and complete your qualification faster if you already have a related undergraduate degree.The advanced capstone studio project gives you an opportunity to consolidate your knowledge, skills and research capabilities into an innovative major design project that focuses on your own career aspirations.

Structure

To qualify for a Master of Design (Cognate), complete 8 core subjects and 1 elective subject. while To qualify for a Master of Design (non-cognate), complete 11 core subjects and 2 elective subjects. Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising three hours of facilitated study and seven hours self-directed study.

Standard entry requirements

For cognate entry (requires minimum 1.5 years of study) Completion of a Bachelor of Design or equivalent with at least credit average grades (60% or higher) and a portfolio of design work (see portfolio guidelines below) OR Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate of Design OR Completion of any recognised Bachelor degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in design or creative digital media demonstrated by a resume AND portfolio (see guidelines below).

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Online Domestic: $41,580
International: $43,376
No
  • Online/Off-campus : 1.5 years
Sydney - Ultimo Campus Domestic: $41,580
International: $43,376
Yes
  • Full-time : 1.5 years

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