Master of Design

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Mode
On campus
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
MADES
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Full time or part time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
Commonwealth Supported
Non-tuition fees
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SATAC code
ACM137
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

  • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
  • A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

Additional requirements

Applicants must submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.

  • Portfolio of work: a digital portfolio of up to 15 images of works. List all images with name, title, date, medium and dimensions;
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): include your drawing software experience and career achievements, with particular emphasis on those relevant to your proposed program of study;
  • Statement of intent: outline your overall career objectives for undertaking the proposed program of study, together with a summary of your specific aims for developing your creative and professional skills. Make sure you identify your chosen discipline area. This statement must be 500 words or less.
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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Master of Design

Program code: MADES

Complete 96 units comprising:

  • 66 units for all Core courses, and
  • Either:
  • 12 units for one Specialisation from Specialisations, or
  • 12 units for all Discipline courses, and
  • 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 12 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 96 units comprising:

  • 66 units for all Core courses, and
  • Either:
  • 12 units for one Specialisation from Specialisations, or
  • 12 units for all Discipline courses, and
  • 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 12 units for Electives

Complete 66 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Art and Design Masters Foundation Studio
Course code
ARCH5006
Units
12
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Course name
Art and Design Interdisciplinary Studio
Course code
ARCH5013
Units
12
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Course name
Art and Design Business Practices
Course code
ARCH5016
Units
6
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Course name
Art and Design Research Methods
Course code
ARCH6000
Units
6
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Course name
Art and Design Masters Project 1
Course code
ARCH6006
Units
12
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Course name
Arts and Design Masters Project 2
Course code
ARCH6007
Units
12
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Course name
Art and Design Masters Report
Course code
ARCH6008
Units
6

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Nature, Culture and Sustainability
Course code
ARCH5012
Units
6
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Course name
Art and Design Advanced Theory
Course code
ARCH5018
Units
6

Complete one Specialisation from the following:

Specialisation name
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Specialisation
Fine Arts
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Specialisation
Graphic Communication Design
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Specialisation
Illustration and Animation
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Specialisation
Industrial Design
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Specialisation
Interior Architecture

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Art and Design Professional Experience
Course code
ARCH6901
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 12 units comprising:

  • 12 units from University-wide electives

A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.

University-wide elective options

Your program team

Mr Andrew Wallace

Program Director

College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities

School of Architecture and Built Environment

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