Master of Design
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    Master of Design

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 33,376 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Master of Design

    About

    In Adelaide University’s Master of Design, you’ll combine your technical design expertise with key professional practice skills.

    The curriculum is mostly studio-based, providing opportunities for collaboration and real-time feedback, along with access to the latest tools and technologies. Some courses are available online, giving you the flexibility to fit your study around your schedule. Learn to integrate societal trends with user-centred design principles to create impactful and relevant work. Develop your business acumen and financial awareness, so you can manage projects effectively and make informed decisions.

    By exploring legal considerations, you’ll be able to produce work that is ethically sound and legally protected. Our project-based courses connect you with industry professionals, providing a platform to enhance your research skills and showcase your design expertise. You’ll build an advanced design toolkit and graduate ready to tackle problems with critical and creative thinking.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
    • A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

    This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 4.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.

    Additional requirements

    Applicants must submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.

    • Portfolio of work: a digital portfolio of up to 15 images of works. List all images with name, title, date, medium and dimensions;
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV): include your drawing software experience and career achievements, with particular emphasis on those relevant to your proposed program of study;
    • Statement of intent: outline your overall career objectives for undertaking the proposed program of study, together with a summary of your specific aims for developing your creative and professional skills. Make sure you identify your chosen discipline area. This statement must be 500 words or less.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    You’ll graduate as a highly skilled designer with the business acumen to lead in art and design fields. 

    You might find yourself working as a sustainable design consultant, advising companies on eco-friendly practices, like biodegradable packaging. You could be an exhibition designer, turning complex ideas into interactive and educational displays for museums and galleries. Perhaps you’ll start your own creative agency and develop brand identities for local businesses. 

    Our graduates can work in a range of settings, including private design studios, government departments, commercial organisations and cultural institutions.  

    Other careers to consider include: 

    • Brand manager 
    • Design strategist 
    • User experience (UX) designer 
    • Art director 
    • Senior graphic designer 
    • Packaging product specialist. 

    Industry trends

    Employment projections in Australia show growth in design occupations, with graphic designers, web designers and illustrators expected to see a 9.7% increase by 2029 (Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections, 2024). 

    A Master of Design from Adelaide University enhances your specialised design skills and equips you with versatile abilities applicable across all design fields. This postgraduate degree opens doors to leadership and senior design roles. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    33,376 / year(s)
    Master of Design
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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