Master of Design (Industrial Design)
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$ 25,500 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015
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
- Applicants must have completed a three-year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent, in a related discipline. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work and statement of intent.
- Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Design from the University of South Australia are eligible to apply and are not required to submit a portfolio of work and statement of intent.
Related design disciplines include:
Communication Design: visual communication design, graphic design, graphic communication, communication design and illustration design.Design and Construct: architecture, planning and urban design.
Industrial Design: industrial design, product innovation, product design, furniture design.
Interior Architecture: interior architecture, interior design, furniture design.
Sustainable Design: architecture, interior architecture, industrial design, furniture design, planning and urban 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]
Aim
The Master of Design (Industrial Design) qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in creative and technological aptitude in industrial design, and have the specialist theoretical framework to manage complexity and evaluate processes in industrial design projects, professional practice or scholarship, and as a pathway for further learning.
Content & Structure
Graduates of the Master of Design (Industrial Design) will have a body of knowledge to lead in the innovative humanisation of technology including the development of physical products, systems, interfaces and environments for cultural and economic exchange in industrial design. Graduates will also have deeper knowledge of existing and emerging materials and processing technologies for high and low volume manufacturing and the ability to integrate this knowledge in complex industrial design problems, and high level specialised technical skills for digital prototyping for the simulation, development and communication of three-dimensional design. Graduates will also have knowledge of research principles and analytical methods to develop and implement, and critically evaluate unique and commercial solutions in industrial design.
Graduates will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through critical review, analysis, and high level research in human factors, technology, market and consumer preferences and cultural factors for the development and refinement of product design for different users, contexts and cultural situations through a substantial research-based project.
The students will complete 72 units of study comprising 36 units of design research studio, 4.5 units of internship, 13.5 units of research methods and project, and 18 units of electives.
Graduates will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through critical review, analysis, and high level research in human factors, technology, market and consumer preferences and cultural factors for the development and refinement of product design for different users, contexts and cultural situations through a substantial research-based project.
The students will complete 72 units of study comprising 36 units of design research studio, 4.5 units of internship, 13.5 units of research methods and project, and 18 units of electives.
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates of this program are eligible for Graduate Membership of the Design Institute of Australia. Graduates are eligible for Associate Membership of the Design Institute of Australia after two years of professional practice.
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