GraduateArts & Design
Master of Design (Research)
University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Design (Research) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a supervised research degree of about two years full-time. Students design their program with a supervisor and the UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, investigate a chosen design topic over multiple years, present to expert panels, and submit a thesis or a practice-led project such as a portfolio or creative artefact.
The degree develops research skills for design practice, education and doctoral study.
The UTS course code is C03012 (CRICOS 030867M). It takes 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time, with classes at the City campus or specialist off-campus locations, and is part of the Faculty of Design and Society.
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Admissions
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.
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