Master of Sustainable Design
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start date
February
July
Campus
City West
Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time
Program Code
DMSU
Fees
AUD$ 24,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2016
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
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CRICOS Code
060205A
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Entry requirements
- Applicants should normally hold at least a three-year completed undergraduate degree or recognised equivalent in a related design discipline from a recognised higher education institution with a Grade Point Average of 5 or above or equivalent. Design disciplines may include: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Planning and Urban Design.
- Alternatively applicants who have completed the UniSA Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Design or a Graduate Diploma in a related design discipline from a recognised higher education institution with a Grade Point Average of 5 or above will be eligible for entry.
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 form 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]
To apply for the next intake, please see the Master of Design (Sustainable Design) [DMSP].
Aim
The aim of the program is to provide a cross-disciplinary postgraduate setting in which a deeper theoretical and practical knowledge of sustainable design can be developed. A significant proportion of the teaching and learning is undertaken in the studio environment through design projects.
Content & Structure
The Master of Sustainable Design subject areas include Design, Technology and Cultural Studies, focusing on their relationship with Sustainability. These areas are envisioned as indispensable elements for the design of sustainable environments.
The 1.5 year program is structured around four streams that complement and inform each other. These vertical streams comprise Design Studio, Theory, Research and Electives. Students are required to complete 54 units in order to complete the program.
The 1.5 year program is structured around four streams that complement and inform each other. These vertical streams comprise Design Studio, Theory, Research and Electives. Students are required to complete 54 units in order to complete the program.
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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