GraduateArts & Design
Master of Design (by Research)
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Design is tailored to students who have a deep interest in meaningful and useable design that compels, informs and delights. The course focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration and uses a dynamic, project-based, studio learning environment to expand professional capability. Students will enhance their expertise within a chosen design field and acquire the knowledge to become leaders. Students enhance their expertise within a chosen design field, including visual communication design, industrial design, interior architecture and digital media design. They also broaden their skills and knowledge in design practice, 3D printing, interaction design, design management, computer-aided design and visualisation tools. Check the Master of Design course handbook Get a copy of our course guide Upgrade your skills Analysis skills Problem solving skills Communication skills Ability to tackle unfamiliar situations Ability to work independently Stretch your career further Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills - an important asset in a today's complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain. Designer Strategic design lead Design consultant Junior consultant This course is delivered by Swinburne University of Technology.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- To qualify for the award of Master of Design students must complete 8 (or equivalent) units (200 credit points) comprising: 4 core units (100 credit points) 4 Applied Design Stream or Design Factory Melbourne Stream (100 credit points) . Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Core
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
does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Admission requirements Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process. English language requirements Satisfactory completion of one of the following: IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills.
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