Course

Master of Design

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne · Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Arts & Social Sciences

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Hawthorn
City
Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification
Masters
Duration
2 years
Delivery
On Campus
Annual tuition · 2027
AUD 44,760 (indicative)

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0

Academic entry requirements

  • Qualifications Admission to the Master of Design will require one of the following: • Bachelor's degree in design or related field*; or • Bachelor's degree in any discipline plus a minimum of three years relevant professional experience** in design or a related field*; or • Completion of postgraduate studies*** (graduate certificate / graduate diploma) in design or related field*. *Related fields may include architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, digital arts, creative arts, multimedia or digital media (web, mobile applications, audio or video production), product design engineering, design technology, games, animation and interactivity, and creative industries. **Relevant professional experience must be documented in either a portfolio (see below) or a detailed CV (see below). Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis. ***Students with a recognised Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma may only need to be complete 150 or 100 credit points, respective Other requirements Do I need to submit a Portfolio? Applicants must submit a digital portfolio if: • Applicants do not have an undergraduate degree in Design or a related-field (a detailed CV is an accepted alternative to a portfolio); or • Applicants are seeking Advanced Standing (unit exemptions) outside of an agreed pathway or articulation agreement. How to submit a portfolio: To submit a digital portfolio, applicants will first need to complete their online application. They will then receive a communication as to how to provide a portfolio. What is a detailed CV? A detailed CV clearly details descriptions of design capability, experience, examples of applied design capability, and reference from a relevant professional attesting to capability. Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Admission requirements Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

About this course

Master of Design is a masters course at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 2 years of study. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 44,760 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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Administrative details

Course code
MA-DESG
CRICOS
088128A

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Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.