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Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Sydney, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Design at University of New South Wales 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Paddington, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. ADAD9113 Communication Skills (6 UOC)
  2. ADAD9114 Research Foundations Art & Des (6 UOC)
  3. ADAD9312 Leadership (6 UOC)
  4. SDES9203 Entrepreneurship & Creativity (6 UOC)
  5. SDES9204 Design Communication (6 UOC)
  6. SDES9210 Critical Approaches to Design (6 UOC)
  7. SDES9211 Culture and Identity (6 UOC)
  8. SDES9212 Design Studio Project (12 UOC)
  9. SDES9352 Imperatives for Sustainability (6 UOC)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Depending on the level and related nature of your prior qualifications, admission to the Master of Design makes provision for three entry points:
  • Bachelors degree [AQF Level 7] in any field. This provides admission into the foundational disciplinary course component of the program - requiring completion of 96 UOC (2.0 years).
  • Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Design [FOE codes 1005], Media [FOE codes 1007] or Architecture [FOE codes 0401] with a Weight Average Mark (or equivalent) of at least 65, provides admission into the disciplinary course component of the Master of Design - requiring completion of 72 UOC (1.5 years).
Honours Degree [AQF Level 8] or equivalent in Design [FOE codes 1005], Media [FOE codes 1007] or Architecture [FOE codes 0401], permits admission to the advanced disciplinary component of the Master of Design - requiring completion of 48 UOC (1 year).Applicants who apply with a bachelors degree completed more than 10 years ago can be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Design where they have 5 or more years professional experience in a design or media-related field since graduation. They can articulate up to the MDes if they hold a credit average in their courses taken under the Graduate Certificate.Applicants without a Bachelors degree may be admitted to the Masters, Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director, on the basis of a Portfolio of work and professional experience. The student may articulate up to the Graduate Diploma and Masters if they hold a credit average in their courses taken under the Graduate Certificate.

Tuition & Financial Information

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Sydney, Australia

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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