Program Overview
The Applied Design and Art at Curtin University is a MA 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 Applied Design and Art 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 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 28,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bentley, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Design and Art 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
- Historical Issues in Art and Design
- Art and Design Concepts and Contexts
- Analysing Research Methods in Art and Design
- Reviewing Literature in Art and Design
- Art and Design Project 1
- Advanced Art and Design Concepts and Contexts
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Australian & NZ students
A bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), a bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.
You must meet university academic and English language entry standards. A bachelor degree or equivalent, and postgraduate qualifications, satisfy this requirement.
You may be required to submit a comprehensive portfolio of recent work.
International students
A bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), a bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma. You may be required to submit a comprehensive portfolio of recent work.
IELTS: 6.5
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 28,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 28,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Curtin 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 Curtin University
Curtin University
Suburban and regional with multiple sites, Mauritius
Curtin University (previously Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months