Master of Design (Industrial Design)

at University of South Australia

Human centred research and design thinking processes as applied to industrial design problems is at the core of your experience. It involves using various techniques to investigate design problems, come to a deep understanding of the context, and then develop and implement innovative and appropriate solutions for the problem. Emerging materials, processing technologies and sustainability are also key focuses, and you will develop an advanced understanding of product design and graduate with the ability to develop and design:
 

• physical products
• systems
• interfaces

You will also acquire:
 

• high level design thinking skills using a variety of methods and processes
• high level technical skills needed for digital prototyping and the development of 3D design
• the ability to use knowledge of existing and emerging materials and processing technologies for high and low volume manufacturing
• the ability to work through complex industrial design problems
• cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research

This degree comprises design research studio classes, research methods and a selection of electives.

FIRST YEAR
 

• Research Studio 1
• Research Methods (Creative)
• Nature, Culture and Sustainability

SECOND YEAR
 

• Masters Project 1
• Masters Project Report 1

Entry Requirements
 

• 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 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: industrial design; product innovation; product design; furniture design.

English Language Requirements:
IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.

FEES

AUD$ 34,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)

Job prospects in this field are looking good, with strong growth prospects in the sector1.

Careers to consider: 
 

• industrial designer: develop concepts and designs for manufactured products, such as cars
• furniture designer:  develop design concepts, experiment with different materials, liaise with clients and build sample models for either mass produced furniture prototypes or one-off exclusive pieces 
• product designer:  use your design skills to make existing products more effective