Overview

It focuses on the role of design in innovation and the global economy. You will extend and develop your theoretical, research, professional and practical design knowledge to an advanced level. This Design program from University of New South Wales is anchored by our multidisciplinary studios, which underpin the development of your professional skills and confidence needed for creative leadership in design. The studios will enable you to either focus on a specific area of design and digital media practice or to put together your own suite of courses. Studio specialisations include Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visualisation and Visual Effects, Future Making and Graphic Communication.

Why choose this degree?

You will choose this degree if you intend to develop deep and wide-ranging expertise in design which covers theoretical, practical, commercial, aesthetic, pragmatic and technological areas.

Who should choose this degree?

Anyone with a background in design and media practice who wants to expand their skills and industry knowledge will choose this degree.

Career opportunities

UX and experiential design

Graphics, media and digital design

Events, theatre and production design

Creative consultancies, social innovation and entrepreneurship

Design management and strategy

Design for products, jewellery, furniture, wearables, textile, fabric and fashion

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Skills for Creative Disciplines

Research Foundations in Art and Design

Leadership in the Cultural and Creative Industries

Design History and Theory

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity

Design Studio: Insight, Processes and Communication

Critical Approaches to Design Practice

Integrated Studio: Culture and Identity

Design Studio Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-13 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-14 00:00:00 , International

More details

We advise you to submit your completed application as early as possible and not to wait until the deadline.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Design View 50 other Masters in Design in Australia

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

64

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 082198B

Bachelors degree AQF Level 7 or Honours degree AQF Level 8 in any field with a record of achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%) as determined by the UNSW postgraduate entry score calculator.

Bachelor’s degree in Design FOE code 1005, Media FOE code 1007 or Architecture FOE code 0401 with a record of achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%) as determined by the UNSW postgraduate entry score calculator, provides admission into the disciplinary course component of the Master of Design - requiring completion of 72 UOC (1.5 years).

Tuition Fee

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International

43000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43000 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

9500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9500 AUD per year during 24 months.

The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.

Full fee to complete degree

Domestic students (CSP): $19,000

International: $90,000

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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