Master of Design
Arts and humanities
The Master of Design prepares you to break boundaries and push design to new heights. This course is for the bold, the rule-breakers and the innovators ready to create human-centred solutions. With a selection of electives, you can tailor your journey to your career ambitions. Throughout, you’ll sharpen your leadership skills, dive into the world of enterprise and explore how creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship can rewrite economies. In the core subjects, you’ll design artefacts, systems
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Online
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Surry Hills
- NSW · +5 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 114511G
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Course overview
The Master of Design prepares you to break boundaries and push design to new heights. This course is for the bold, the rule-breakers and the innovators ready to create human-centred solutions. With a selection of electives, you can tailor your journey to your career ambitions. Throughout, you’ll sharpen your leadership skills, dive into the world of enterprise and explore how creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship can rewrite economies. In the core subjects, you’ll design artefacts, systems and services that challenge the status quo. Then, dig deeper into cutting-edge areas like user-centred design, sustainability, design leadership, and how design can spark social and economic change. Study face-to-face or online, and if you’ve already got a design background, you can fast-track your way to the finish line.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Domestic Students: Completion of a Bachelor level degree or Postgraduate study at an Australian university or equivalent from an overseas higher education provider Written proposal Portfolio of relevant work from area(s) of expertise Resume Selection interview Special Entry Requirements: Students without an Undergraduate degree may be admitted with: A minimum of 6 years relevant professional experience AND A written Proposal AND A portfolio of relevant work from area(s) of expertise AND A Resume AND 3 Letters of Recommendation AND *A selection interview. International Students: Please contact a Torrens University Course & Careers Advisor on 1300 575 803 2. Completion of any Bachelor degree or equivalent are eligible to enter the 2 Year Non-Cognate Program OR Completion of a Bachelor of Design degree or equivalent, or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Design are eligible to enter the 1.5 Year Cognate Program OR Completion of any recognised Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience demonstrated by a resume or portfolio.
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
1. Domestic Students: Completion of a Bachelor level degree or Postgraduate study at an Australian university or equivalent from an overseas higher education provider Written proposal Portfolio of relevant work from area(s) of expertise Resume Selection interview Special Entry Requirements: Students without an Undergraduate degree may be admitted with: A minimum of 6 years relevant professional experience AND A written Proposal AND A portfolio of relevant work from area(s) of expertise AND A Resume AND 3 Letters of Recommendation AND *A selection interview. International Students: Please contact a Torrens University Course & Careers Advisor on 1300 575 803 2. Completion of any Bachelor degree or equivalent are eligible to enter the 2 Year Non-Cognate Program OR Completion of a Bachelor of Design degree or equivalent, or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Design are eligible to enter the 1.5 Year Cognate Program OR Completion of any recognised Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience demonstrated by a resume or portfolio.
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 | Sydney - Surry Hills Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Sydney - Ultimo Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Online | — | — | $35,600per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Online
SA
Sydney - Surry Hills Campus
17-51 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Surry Hills, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Designtorrens.edu.au
- Torrens University Australiatorrens.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Torrens University Diploma of BusinessOfficial source
- Torrens University Doctor of PhilosophyOfficial source
- Torrens University Diploma of Information TechnologyOfficial source
- Torrens University International Application RequirementsOfficial source