Postgraduate TUA-MOD-MAS-2023
Master of Design (Advanced)
Gain advanced design knowledge and capability
Explore the latest design theory, practice, and innovations. You’ll explore current insights that cover UX, humanising information and the dynamics of effective communication. Design, project management, and business systems are part of your study.
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
12
Price
From
$54,432
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- No dates available
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
Learn more about Torrens.
Explore Torrens courses.
Degree details
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:
- Develop your understanding of strategic processes, creative tools and design research.
- Discover the shared space between disciplines.
- Extend your managerial skills and practice in real-world environments.
- Explore the latest design theory and innovations in your chosen area.
This program will help you progress to senior roles within the design industry worldwide. It will also help you become an entrepreneurial, successful problem-solver who can create and contribute to a variety of design solutions. No matter what field you’re operating in, you’ll graduate with skills and knowledge that will take your career to the next level, plus an impressive portfolio that’s sure to lead to work at the highest levels anywhere around the world.
Potential career paths include:
- Creative Director
- Creative Business Founder
- Creative Design Leader
- Researcher or Lecturer
Higher education
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above from an Australian University in a relevant field of study AND
- Provision of a written proposal, portfolio of relevant work, resume and attending a selection interview
Work and Life
Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.
English Proficiency Requirements
Standard English language requirements apply.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
This course is blended, with online and face-to-face subjects providing a flexible learning environment. In the core subjects, you’ll explore conceptual challenges and questions of visual expressions to develop useful, usable and appropriate designs for good. You’ll explore aspects of the user experience, the role of design in humanising information, and the aesthetic and practical dynamics of effective communication and branding in the international industry landscape. With a variety of electives to choose from, you can design your course to suit your interests. You’ll extend your managerial skills and practice; build your understanding of strategic processes; use creative tools and design research; discover the convergent space between disciplines; and explore the latest design theory, practice and innovation.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: 2 years full-time
Recommended Study Pattern
The course structure comprises 12 subjects that are required to complete: 8 core subjects and 4 elective subjects as follows:
- 400: 3 core subjects + 3 elective subjects Level
- 500: 2 core subjects Level
- 600: 3 core subjects + 1 elective subject