GraduateArts & Design
Master of Design
Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Curtin University's Master of Design degree. The programme focuses on deepening design practice with a combination of both theory-based and practical units focused on contemporary or emerging design fields such as Experience Design, Social Design and Speculative Design. For professionals looking to develop leadership capabilities in design, units focussing on entrepreneurship, design-led innovation and design strategy will prepare them for their future careers in design. Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1: Ethical Design, Experience Making, Innovation by Design, Design Entrepreneurship, Design Paradigms, Future Interfaces Year 2: Critical Design Theory, Design X, Design Capstone Project and Exhibition, Meaningful Design, Design Futures
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Graphic DesignerANZSCO 232411
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Industrial DesignerANZSCO 232312
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Web DesignerANZSCO 232414
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Applicants are required to have either: work experience in Design or cognate areas, or a Bachelor degree in Design or cognate areas to enter this course. Applicants with work experience or a Bachelor degree in non-cognate areas, or other pathways, should contact the Course Coordinator. Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.
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