Master of Design (Sustainable Design)

at University of South Australia

Sustainability, emerging materials, new technologies and research are key focal points of this degree.  

You will also study:  
 

• sustainable design theory and practice
• social, cultural, economic, and technological advancements and their impact on sustainable design
• research methodologies  

The first year will comprise of  multi-disciplinary design studio classes, professional client guided projects through Match Studio, sustainable design electives, advanced research methods, and business practices.

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 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; interior architecture; industrial design; furniture design; planning and urban design; contemporary art.

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$ 36,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)

Job prospects in this field are looking good, with strong growth in employment expected in Australia1.  

This degree allows graduates to augment their existing qualifications and career paths to include a sustainable design perspective. This has relevance to both the government agencies and private sector industries. Graduates find work across a variety of industries and employment sectors, including: 
 

• construction
• planning and development
• renewable industries
• government
• design research
• design management
• education