Master of Design
An industry-connected, research-focused Master's programme exploring future design practices.
Best for:Best for design practitioners seeking to formalize their research skills through a practice-based Master's degree.
Overview
The Master of Design at RMIT University is a research-oriented programme that emphasizes design as a primary method for knowledge creation. Students engage with industry-connected communities and participate in shared discourses to advance their practice. The curriculum is socially grounded and focuses on the future of design, requiring candidates to conduct rigorous research through their design work. Applicants are expected to contribute to these communities while developing their own specialized research projects.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research through design-led methodologies.
- Participate in design practice communities and academic discourses.
- Develop and execute a research project or thesis.
- Engage with industry-connected design initiatives.
- Apply research methodology courses to design practice.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor degree with honours (minimum 4 years full-time study)
Degree offered: Master of Design
Language: English proficiency required for international students
Instruction: English
- Completion of a research component (thesis or projects) constituting at least 25% of an academic year
- Credit average achievement in the final year of undergraduate study
- Demonstrated capacity for independent research
- Must hold a relevant bachelor degree with honours
- Must have completed research methodology training
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Interested candidates should visit the official RMIT programme page to review specific admission requirements and application procedures. Applications are submitted through the university's online portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of research component completion
- Portfolio of design work
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