Master of Design (Research)
Lead creative change through advanced research in communication and industrial design at Monash University.
Best for:Best for creative professionals and designers seeking to pursue rigorous, practice-based academic research in communication or industrial design.
Overview
The Master of Design (by Research) at Monash University positions designers as leaders of change by addressing complex societal, cultural, and environmental challenges. Offered through the Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) department, the programme focuses on communication and industrial design, encompassing human-centred product design, digital media, interaction design, and interior architecture. Candidates develop an independent research project culminating in a body of creative design work supported by a written and visual commentary. To build rigorous methodological foundations, students also complete two dedicated coursework units in research methods.
What you'll do
- Conduct an independent research project leading to a novel body of creative design work
- Produce a written and visual commentary ranging between 10,000 and 20,000 words detailing project development and findings
- Curate and present an exhibition of design works for critical assessment alongside written documentation
- Complete two coursework units in research methods to establish an appropriate research design for the project
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification demonstrating capacity for independent research
Degree offered: Master of Design (Research)
Language: English proficiency standards as required by Monash University for postgraduate research degrees
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated capacity to carry out independent research
- Adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study in design
- Proficiency in producing creative design work and visual commentary
- Meet Monash University admission requirements for master by research programmes
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How to apply
Interested applicants should review the course requirements on the Monash University study portal and submit their application through the official admissions link provided.
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
- Portfolio of creative work
- CV
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