Master of Design Futures
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    Master of Design Futures

    RMIT University
    RMIT University
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#123
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    Duration17 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 33,578 / Total
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Master of Design Futures

    About

    Many of the social, cultural, political and professional structures that support our communities have remained static and unchallenged for generations.

    Our education, healthcare and primary production systems, our workplaces and our products need to keep up. We need design leaders, design strategists and design thinkers to dismantle these structures, and to dissect and solve some of our most complex problems.

    Whether it’s rethinking the way remote communities access healthcare, creating a less risk-averse corporate culture or developing a more individualised education system, our world needs more innovative thinkers and communicators; people with the knowledge and skills to design our future.

    Why study the Master of Design Futures at RMIT?

    Strong industry links

    Engage with local and global designers, lecturers and academics who have strong links to industry and the design community.

    Flexible study options

    Learn through flexible online studies and enjoy the freedom of being able to study anytime, anywhere.

    Global network

    Collaborate with peers and a close-knit network of design professionals across the globe, boosting employment opportunities.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You must have:

    • Successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification), AND five years of significant professional experience that demonstrates your knowledge of human-centred design and any experience or skills that would be valuable to this practice. OR
    • At least eight years of significant professional experience that demonstrates your knowledge of human-centred design and any experience or skills that would be valuable to this practice.

    Experience or skills may include leadership, innovation, creative practice, community engagement, change management, forward thinking, social innovation, strategic and service planning and implementation.

    To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application a CV and a personal statement that details your experience.

    You must include with your application a personal statement outlining:

    • why you will benefit from undertaking the Master of Design Futures
    • how it aligns to your interests, aspirations and career ambitions
    • your understanding and experience of contemporary human-centred design.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    The Master of Design Futures has been developed to help build the skills required for senior management and leadership roles in design-conscious organisations.

    These include traditional design businesses, as well as a growing number of public and private organisations that use human centred design to achieve their long and short-term goals.

    Graduate careers include:

    • Design Leader
    • Director, Human Centred Design
    • Design Strategist
    • Service Design Lead
    • Chief Experience Officer

    These careers exist under various job titles in many sectors including:

    • Corporate
    • Retail
    • Banking
    • Finance
    • Health
    • Government
    • Not-for-profit
    • Cultural organisations

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    33,578 / total
    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Find a course

    Step 2: Check the entry requirements

    Step 3: Collect required documents

    Step 4: Submit your application

    If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

    Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.

    Master of Design Futures

    RMIT University

    RMIT University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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