Master of Design (Research)
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Design empowers societies with creative, innovative and people centred solutions to known problems and emerging challenges. At MADA we advocate a higher purpose for design that adds value beyond the aesthetic; to make contributions that are significant culturally, economically, environmentally and socially. The Master of Design (by Research) positions designers as the leaders of change. This course is offered in the principal research areas of communication design and industrial design, with foc
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Master Degree (Research)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Caulfield East
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- Program SIA-213769
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Course overview
Design empowers societies with creative, innovative and people centred solutions to known problems and emerging challenges. At MADA we advocate a higher purpose for design that adds value beyond the aesthetic; to make contributions that are significant culturally, economically, environmentally and socially. The Master of Design (by Research) positions designers as the leaders of change. This course is offered in the principal research areas of communication design and industrial design, with focus on human centred product design, transport design, digital design, new media, interaction design, experience design and interior architecture. The course requires students to develop a research project that leads to the production of a new body of creative design work with accompanying written and visual commentary that outlines the development of the project and its findings, and provides a critical context within which the work may be understood and valuated. The written component will be between 10,000 and 20,000 words, along with a visual record of the design process and creative outcomes. Written work is not examined separately but critically assessed together with an exhibition of design works. To support the development of the research project, students also undertake two coursework units in research methods, which will assist them with forming appropriate research design for their particular project.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. 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 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
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 1 | Caulfield | — | — | $41,700per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Monash Online | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Monash Online
VIC
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Design (Research)monash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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