Design (Strategy and Innovation)
Swinburne University of TechnologyProgram Overview
The Design (Strategy and Innovation) at Swinburne University of Technology is a Master programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 (Strategy and Innovation) 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 25,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design (Strategy and Innovation) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Students must complete the following seven units (100 credit points):
- DDD70015 Design Management
- DDD40001 Methods for Design Research (25 credit points)
- FST80008 Designing for Change
- DDD80018 Strategic Design Practice*
- DDD80017 Design Futures*
- DDD70017 Sustainable Systems Design*
- DDD70018 Design Leadership*
- DDD80019 Design Strategy Capstone Project* (25 credit points)
- DDD70002 Design Strategy for a Global Context
- MKT60011 Marketing Research Methods
- ENT70001 Creativity and Innovation
- MDA70001 Writing for Social and Mobile Media
- MDA60016 Media in Global Contexts
- MKT60013 Branding and Creative Innovation
- ADM80004 Sustainable Design and Manufacture
- MKT60012 Consumer Behaviour
- MGT60011 Managing in a Complex World
- DDD60009 Advanced Design Study Tour
- DDD40013 Swinburne Design Factory Implementation Project
- DDD40012 Swinburne Design Factory Development Project
- DDD40011 Swinburne Design Factory Project (Design)* (25 credit points)
- DDD40004 Swinburne Design Factory Project (Design) 2* (25 credit points)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students with a recognised three-year qualification in design or related field are eligible for entry into the Master of Design Strategy and Innovation.
This cognate knowledge in design should be demonstrated with academic qualifications and/or related work experience in design, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, digital arts, creative arts, multimedia or digital media, product design engineering, design technology, games and interactivity, creative industries, media and/or marketing strategy or branding.
Students with a recognised three-year qualification from a field not related to design are eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate of Design Strategy and Innovation. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Design Strategy and Innovation, students will be able to progress to the Graduate Diploma or Masters of Design Strategy and Innovation.
All applicants are required to submit a 500 to 750-word statement demonstrating their suitability to the course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 25,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 25,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National 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
