Master of Design

To make a positive impact on current and future challenges, we must be ready to pivot rapidly to create solutions. Only through a deeper level of understanding of the theories, tools and technologies available to us can we produce meaningful and high-impact outcomes. The Master of Design builds upon your previous knowledge by enabling advanced inquiry into design methodologies, encouraging independent research projects and access to real-world design issues. You'll have the chance to work with industry leaders as well as produce an individualised design solution from conception to completion.

You can build an individualised programme based on your personal and professional interests, and supported by expert mentorship.

You can choose either a taught or research pathway.

In a taught masters you can deepen your knowledge with advanced specialist training in your chosen field, and is completed by courses only. You can also do a capstone project, which allows you to investigate a specific issue that would benefit from a design-based approach. Choose a topic which interests you, explore theoretically and conceptually, iterate and deliver a solution.

180 point Taught Masters:

Core courses: 150 points
Elective courses: 30 points

120 point Taught Masters:
Core courses: 90 points
Elective courses: 30 points

The research masters gives you an exciting opportunity to contribute to the knowledge in your field by completing a substantial research thesis project.

180 point Research Masters:
Core courses: 60 points
Elective courses: 30 points
Research courses: 90 points

120 point Research Masters:
Core course: 15 points
Elective course: 15 points
Research courses: 90 points

Note: If you intend to continue on to doctoral study, you must complete the research masters pathway.