
Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts (Illumination Design)
This program introduces the fundamentals of human-centred design of products and systems, with a focus on interactive technologies and experiences. The Illumination Design specialisation will differentiate your skill set and enable you to work in the emerging area of interactive lighting.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters by Coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 088318F
- Program USYD-DMAINDEAR2ILL-0
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Course overview
This program introduces the fundamentals of human-centred design of products and systems, with a focus on interactive technologies and experiences. The Illumination Design specialisation will differentiate your skill set and enable you to work in the emerging area of interactive lighting.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts will have a bachelor's degree with a credit average. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification with a credit average mark across all units; or - completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma; or - completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with an average mark of at least 70. 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.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts will have a bachelor's degree with a credit average. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification with a credit average mark across all units; or - completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma; or - completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with an average mark of at least 70.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; 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 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $52,050per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $52,050per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts (Illumination Design)sydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
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- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
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