Master of Design (Design and Construct)
Postgraduate
You're considered an International student if you are:
Postgraduate
February
July
City West
2 year(s) full-time
On-campus
DMSP
AUD$ 32,600 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2022
082770A
Successful completion of a Bachelor degree or Graduate Diploma from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent, in a related discipline. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.
Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Design from the University of South Australia are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study, and are not required to submit a portfolio of work and statement of intent.
Applicants who have completed a Master of Architecture are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.
Applicants who have completed a Bachelor (Honours) degree in a related discipline are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.
Related design disciplines include: architecture; planning and urban design.
Graduates of the Master of Design (Design and Construct) will have a body of knowledge of the principles and concepts required through various stages of a building project, from its design and documentation through to its construction and beyond. Graduates will also have knowledge of research methods and principles applicable to a wide variety of design and construction contexts.
Graduates will have advanced cognitive skills to critically review and analyse design and construction processes, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and propose solutions to a range of complex design challenges and communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences. Graduates will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through a substantial research-based project.
The students will complete 72 units of study comprising 18 units of research studio, 18 units of project, 9 units of project report 4.5 units of research methods, 4.5 units of business practices, 4.5 units of sustainability and 13.5 units of electives.