Overview

Master of Media Design at University of Wollongong in Dubai aims to prepare individuals to shape the future of the media industry with strategic, user-centered, and innovative approaches to creating media artefacts that have value, utility, and meaning in today’s world.

In this programme, students will not only master the design of individual media projects, but also learn to design processes, workflows, and systems, considering the interconnectedness of individual components within a broader communication ecosystem, in society, and in the world around us. Our goal is to produce forward-thinking media design professionals who can navigate the complexities of the rapidly changing media landscape and contribute to the field with thoughtful, innovative, and impactful work and media artefacts.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of this program will be leaders of the media and creative industries, using media design principles to drive change in the industry and society, focusing on user-centered approaches to creative problem-solving and media-making. As leaders in the industry, you will be adept at translating abstract concepts into engaging media experiences, shaping the future of how we create, consume, and interact with media, people, and the world around us.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Integrated Media Experience
Media, Audience, Place
Media Management and Leadership
Media Design and Creative Industries
Creative and Critical practice
Future Design Practice
Technology, Presence & Perception
Advanced Design Studio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Design Media Studies & Mass Media View 4 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following records are required to process your application. Please ensure that all these documents accompany your UOWD application for admission form submittal:

The original transcripts of your bachelor’s degree results
A Certificate of Completion

(If the above documents are not in English, a certified English translation is required)

Proof of your english language proficiency

(Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests must be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907)

Your current resume or CV
A copy of your UAE ID card (if applying from within the UAE)
A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9415 AED / module

≈ 9415 AED / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9415 AED / module

≈ 9415 AED / module

Additional Details

Per subject

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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

Funding

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Additional Details

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