Program Overview
The Design Futures at RMIT University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Design Futures programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design Futures programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Accelerated, innovative curriculum - 1-year full time, 2 years part time
- Delivered fully online
- Orientation module consisting of commissioned Keynote Presentations by international leaders in the field
- Introductory transition module of facilitated learning experiences designed to help working practitioners transition to study.
- Future Design Contexts: new modes of design practice, from social entrepreneurship to strategic design
- Future Design Clients: techniques and skills for working with people in design
- Future Design Leadership: how design works inside organisations
- Design Strategy
- Service Design
- Choose one equivalent course offered by any school or university
- Research methods (12 credit points)
- Major Project as capstone to the program (24 credit points).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants are required to have:
- a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a design-related discipline, AND five years\' relevant professional experience in design
- at least eight years\' relevant professional experience in managerial (or equivalent) design roles such as Director, Senior Designer, or Manager of a design team.
Selection tasks
- You are requested to provide a one-page personal statement outlining the reasons why you will benefit from undertaking the Master of Design Futures, aligned to your interests, aspirations and career ambitions.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact RMIT University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About RMIT University
RMIT University
Melbourne, Australia
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University Profile- Application Deadline 22 July 2026
- Start Date 10 March 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months