Swinburne University of Technology

Master of Design (by Research)

Arts and humanities

The Master of Design (Research) offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised research in the related discipline of their choice. Candidates develop a range of skills, including independent thinking, project management, data analysis and critical thinking, as well as refined communication skills. The program fosters the development of independent research skills, making it ideal preparation for those looking to undertake further research through a PhD program and/or pursue a career in

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
AQF 9
Campus
Hawthorn
VIC · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 046753A
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Course overview

The Master of Design (Research) offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised research in the related discipline of their choice. Candidates develop a range of skills, including independent thinking, project management, data analysis and critical thinking, as well as refined communication skills. The program fosters the development of independent research skills, making it ideal preparation for those looking to undertake further research through a PhD program and/or pursue a career in research.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Swinburne coursework master's academic requirements are course-specific and may include an equivalent overseas bachelor qualification, a related field, a minimum result or relevant professional experience. 2. Selected course's prior qualification, result and/or experience requirement; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
  • PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Swinburne coursework master's academic requirements are course-specific and may include an equivalent overseas bachelor qualification, a related field, a minimum result or relevant professional experience.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Selected course's prior qualification, result and/or experience requirement; 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.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$75,600per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University

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    John St, HAWTHORN, VIC

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  • Hawthorn

    John Street, HAWTHORN, VIC, 3122, HAWTHORN, VIC

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Design (by Research)swinburne.edu.au
  2. Swinburne University of Technologyswinburne.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Postgraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
  5. International Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
  6. Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  7. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Design (by Research) at Swinburne University of Technology: Fees & Entry Requirements