Program Overview
The Design (Design Anthropology) at Swinburne University of Technology is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 18 months, delivered On-campus. 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 social sciences. 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 (Design Anthropology) 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 24,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design (Design Anthropology) programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods for Design
- Fundamental Design Studio
- Introduction to Design Anthropology
- History and Theory of Design Anthropology
- Multi-Sensory Design Anthropology
- Indigenous Knowledge and Global Design
- Indigenous Approaches to Knowledge: Design and Cultural Well Being
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The normal requirement for admission to the Master of Design (Design Anthropology) is a Bachelor degree with the equivalent of an Australian system 60% grade average (or better) in a design, social science (especially anthropology), humanities, information science or human-computer interaction discipline.
- The Master of Design (Design Anthropology) also provides an entry point for applicants who do not hold a degree but have at least eight years relevant industry experience demonstrating potential to undertake work at this level.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 24,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 24,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Swinburne University of Technology 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 Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Australia
Swinburne University of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
