Master of Design (Visual Communication)
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start date
February
July
Campus
City West
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program Code
DMSP
Fees
AUD$ 24,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
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CRICOS Code
071952G
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Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree or Graduate Diploma in a related design discipline. Related design disciplines include industrial design, product design, product innovation, visual communication design, graphic design, graphic communication, communication design and illustration design.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
No further intake from 2015 - continuing students only. Prospective students please refer to our new Master of Design (Communication Design) (DMVC).
Aim
The Master of Design (Specialisation) aims to graduate students into the practice of design who demonstrate professional design, communication, project management and research skills in response to the increasing demands and complexities of design practice in contemporary contexts, relative to specialisation.
Content & Structure
The Master of Design (Specialisation) is a two year full-time or part-time equivalent program comprising professional studies in the field of design, relevant to specialisation. Specialisations available: Industrial Design; Visual Communication.
Year 1 develops competence in core course streams and broadens awareness and develops specialisation through electives and internships. Year 2 expands the intellectual and professional areas of the program and provides scope for research related to complex individual design projects.
The program requires the completion of courses comprising 72 units.
From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.
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