Overview

The Design course from Adelaide University will prepare you to excel in creative collaborations and turn your designs into innovative, user-centred and impactful solutions.

In Adelaide University’s Master of Design, you’ll combine your technical design expertise with key professional practice skills.

The curriculum is mostly studio-based, providing opportunities for collaboration and real-time feedback, along with access to the latest tools and technologies. Some courses are available online, giving you the flexibility to fit your study around your schedule. Learn to integrate societal trends with user-centred design principles to create impactful and relevant work. Develop your business acumen and financial awareness, so you can manage projects effectively and make informed decisions.

By exploring legal considerations, you’ll be able to produce work that is ethically sound and legally protected. Our project-based courses connect you with industry professionals, providing a platform to enhance your research skills and showcase your design expertise. You’ll build an advanced design toolkit and graduate ready to tackle problems with critical and creative thinking.

Career opportunities:

You’ll graduate as a highly skilled designer with the business acumen to lead in art and design fields.

You might find yourself working as a sustainable design consultant, advising companies on eco-friendly practices, like biodegradable packaging. You could be an exhibition designer, turning complex ideas into interactive and educational displays for museums and galleries. Perhaps you’ll start your own creative agency and develop brand identities for local businesses.

Our graduates can work in a range of settings, including private design studios, government departments, commercial organisations and cultural institutions. 

Other careers to consider include: 

Brand manager
Design strategist
User experience (UX) designer
Art director
Senior graphic designer
Packaging product specialist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art and Design Advanced Theory
Nature, Culture and Sustainability
Graphic Communication Design
Interior Architecture
Fine Arts
Industrial Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, 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

PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115905C

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46700 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

Funding

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