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Master of Design (Design Innovation)
Camperdown/Darlington Campus, Sydney, Australia
# 51-100QS Subject Rankings
18 monthsProgram duration
48,900 AUDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Design provides new skills for industry leaders of tomorrow. The Design Innovation specialisation will introduce you to the principles, practices and methods of design-led innovation and inquiry, equipping with the tools and techniques to lead in a rapidly evolving business landscape. The degree places an emphasis on “design for innovation” as a capability-enhancing skill that can be applied across a range of contexts to address complex global issues. Students will gain a holistic understanding of design-led innovation approaches and learn how to apply them in a practical industry setting. Throughout the degree, students will be engaged in both analytical and creative thinking, and acquire broad skills in communication, information literacy, inventiveness and critical thinking.
Program overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Design provides new skills for industry leaders of tomorrow. The Design Innovation specialisation will introduce you to the principles, practices and methods of design-led innovation and inquiry, equipping with the tools and techniques to lead in a rapidly evolving business landscape. The degree places an emphasis on “design for innovation” as a capability-enhancing skill that can be applied across a range of contexts to address complex global issues. Students will gain a holistic understanding of design-led innovation approaches and learn how to apply them in a practical industry setting. Throughout the degree, students will be engaged in both analytical and creative thinking, and acquire broad skills in communication, information literacy, inventiveness and critical thinking.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, according to the admissions criteria: a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification with a weighted average mark of 65, or completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma with a weighted average mark of 70.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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Our unique Sydney Undergraduate Experience is like no other. Every student will graduate with the confidence and ability to think critically, collaborate productively and influence the world.
Follow your interests
At the University of Sydney, the flexible structure of the undergraduate degrees means you can find the right study path for you. Offering more than 400 areas of study, you can choose majors and minors outside your primary degree, work on real-world projects, undertake an international experience, access advanced coursework or boost your personal development through online workshops.
With the largest global mobility program in Australia*, including more than 250 partner universities in over 40 countries, you have the opportunity to combine study and travel and set yourself up for a global career.
All students are taught by industry and academic leaders who look at problems from every angle, drawing on multidisciplinary expertise to find new solutions. Across a number of academic disciplines.
The University’s disciplines span:
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Whether you want to take the next step in your career, gain a professional qualification for a new job, or pursue a personal ambition, the University of Sydney offers you the opportunity to tailor your experience and develop specialist skills.
Ranked 18th in the world by QS*, postgraduate students have access to leading lecturers, research supervisors, industry networks, and research and teaching staff from around the world.
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