Overview

Students enhance their expertise within a chosen design field, including visual communication design, industrial design, interior architecture and digital media design. They also broaden their skills and knowledge in design practice, 3D printing, interaction design, design management, computer-aided design and visualisation tools.

Students in the Master of Design at Swinburne University of Technology develop the professional capabilities and knowledge to become leaders in their field, as well as skills and strategies that enable them to be accomplished practitioners.

They may also undertake study in related areas, including business innovation, marketing and media. Students have the option to participate in study tours and projects with Design Factory Melbourne.

Career opportunities

Graduates will have industry level skills and basic research abilities enabling them to find employment in senior or strategic roles in design companies and other organisations as designers or in research roles. Entrepreneurial graduates may be able to start their own business ventures. Graduates will also have the ability to move into further study at PhD level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Inclusive and Participatory Design

Design Principles
Studio 4: Open Studio
Studio 6: Design-led Research
Studio 8: Applied Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-04 00:00:00 , International

More details

International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code- 088128A

One of:

Bachelor's degree in design or related field
Bachelor's degree in any discipline plus relevant professional experience in design or a related field

Completion of postgraduate studies (graduate certificate / graduate diploma) in design or related field.

You must submit a digital portfolio if:

you do not have an undergraduate degree in Design or a related-field (a detailed CV is an accepted alternative to a portfolio); or

you are seeking Advanced Standing (unit exemptions) outside of an agreed pathway or articulation agreement.

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

39840 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39840 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

31840 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31840 AUD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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