Master of Design (Architecture & Design) by Research
A research-focused master’s programme blending design practice with academic inquiry at RMIT University’s School of Architecture and Design.
Best for:Best for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, design, or related fields who have completed a research component and seek to advance their expertise through a research-focused master’s degree.
Overview
The Master of Design (Architecture & Design) by Research at RMIT University is a project- or thesis-based programme designed for students who wish to engage deeply with design research within a collaborative community. This programme emphasizes social and practical dimensions of design, integrating knowledge creation into active design practices. Applicants will work closely with supervisors to develop a research project or thesis, contributing to the broader discourse in creative arts and design. The programme is ideal for graduates with a strong research background and a passion for innovative design solutions.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research in architecture or design, either through a project or a thesis, under the guidance of a supervisor.
- Engage with communities of design practice to integrate knowledge into real-world applications.
- Develop and execute a research project that contributes to the broader discourse in creative arts and design.
- Collaborate with peers and supervisors to refine research questions and methodologies.
- Present research findings through academic or professional channels, as determined by the programme.
Requirements
Degree required: A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline, awarded with honours, including a research component comprising a thesis, research projects, or research methodology courses (constituting at least 25% of a full-time academic year). Applicants must have achieved at least a credit average in their final year.
Degree offered: Master of Design (by Research)
Language: English proficiency (not explicitly stated but implied for academic research).
Instruction: English
- Proven ability to conduct independent research in architecture or design.
- Experience with thesis or project-based research methodologies.
- Strong academic writing and critical analysis skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within design communities.
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with honours in a relevant discipline.
- Research component in the bachelor’s degree must include at least 25% of full-time study.
- Applicants must have achieved at least a credit average in their final year of study.
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How to apply
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Applicants must apply through RMIT University’s official research programme portal. The application process typically involves submitting academic transcripts, a research proposal or project outline, a CV, and a statement of purpose. Supervisor consultation may be required to finalize the research focus.
- CV
- Cover letter or statement of purpose
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Research proposal or project outline
- Two reference letters
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