Program Overview
The Design for Performance at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 for Performance 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 29,984 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,408 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design for Performance 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
- Applied Project A (Design)12.50
- Design Realisation and Collaboration A12.50
- Design Documentation and Communication A12.50
- Performance and Research Approaches 112.50
- Applied Project B (Design)25
- Design Realisation and Collaboration B12.50
- Design Documentation and Communication B12.50
- Graphics for Stage and Screen12.50
- Industry Investigation Project B12.50
- Industry Investigation Project A12.50
- Design Projects 150
- Professional Practice12.50
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a 3 year undergraduate degree or equivalent, with a GPA of at least 65% in the last two years of study;\xc2\xa0
or
- at least 4 years of documented relevant work experience related to design and/or making of live performance, with evidence of artistic ability and practice comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree holders in relevant disciplines.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 29,984 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,408 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 29,984 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,408 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne 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 University of Melbourne
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2014-01-18
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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