Master of Design
Arts and humanities
The Master of Design (MDes) is an exploration of 21st century creative practices suited to current or emerging designers who wish to become design leaders with social design skills. It provides a suite of courses to equip emerging designers with the necessary skills and existing designers with concepts, strategies, and technologies to solve real-life, complex problems while prioritising ethical and sustainable practices. This includes respecting First Nations cultures and perspectives, and embra
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- South Bank
- QLD · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 096162K
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Course overview
The Master of Design (MDes) is an exploration of 21st century creative practices suited to current or emerging designers who wish to become design leaders with social design skills. It provides a suite of courses to equip emerging designers with the necessary skills and existing designers with concepts, strategies, and technologies to solve real-life, complex problems while prioritising ethical and sustainable practices. This includes respecting First Nations cultures and perspectives, and embracing principles of environmental stewardship. The program offers students the opportunity to advance their skills and knowledge in multiple areas including strategic visual communication, experience and interaction design as well as leadership and social design. These courses are complimented by a range of practical/making courses and exposure to industry leaders through a lecture series. Furthermore, the program offers practical experience and industry exposure via a placement course while also providing access to executive business courses and a PhD pathway.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
All applicants are required to submit a portfolio and attend an online group interview. Pathway 1 - 1 year program (80CP); A Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution AND a minimum of 3 years professional experience.; a Graduate Certificate in Design. Pathway 2 - 1.5 year duration (120CP) a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline. Pathway 3 - 2 year duration (160CP) a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher).
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Brisbane City | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Brisbane City | 1 March 2027 | — | $40,000per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Designgriffith.edu.au
- Griffith Universitygriffith.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Griffith English Language Institute Guide 2026Official source
- Griffith University 2026 International Student GuideOfficial source
- Griffith Understanding Entry RequirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source