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AUD 38500

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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AUD 50

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Design (MDes) is an exploration of 21st century creative practices suited to current or emerging designers who wish to complement their existing skills with concepts, strategies, and technologies to solve complex problems in business, government and communities.

It offers students the opportunity to advance their skills and knowledge on design context and processes in multiple areas including experience design, design thinking, emerging design futures and business and professional practice. These courses are complimented by a range of practical/making courses in the areas of visual communication, prototyping, still/moving image and interactive design. The program gives a broad range of disciplines (design and non-design) the opportunity to upskill and build upon contemporary practices relevant to all designers and equip them with the knowledge base to pursue a major design research project of their choice.

Students will utilise both collaborative and individual working contexts to expand their knowledge of contemporary design processes at professional industry level. They will gain research and critical thinking skills which will be deployed in a major design project in the second year of the program. Graduates will be prepared for practice-led work and/or design strategy and leadership in macro, micro and freelance scenarios.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025

Closed

Mar 2024, Jul 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    38500

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

    AUD 50

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (AUD)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    International Student Scholarships

    Scholarship Name Value Intakes Application Deadline
    Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students
    Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship
    For exceptional students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University.
    50% of tuition fees valid for degree duration Trimester 1 2024 2 December 2023
    Trimester 2 2024 13 April 2024
    Trimester 3 2024 10th August 2024
    Academic Excellence Scholarship
    For outstanding international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University
    25% of tuition fees valid
    for degree duration
    Trimester 1 2024
    Trimester 2 2024
    Trimester 3 2024
    No application required
    Research students
    Griffith Research Scholarships
    Support for your PhD or research degree at Griffith University
    Scholarships can cover
    tuition fees, living
    allowances, relocation
    and thesis allowances.
    For more information visit:
    griffith.edu.au/research-study/scholarships


    Note:

    We are offering a 10% discount on tuition fees for Trimester 1, 2025, to all students who apply and accept their offer within 14 days of receiving it. This is in addition to any other scholarship they may be eligible for, including our 25% Academic Excellence Scholarship and 50% Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Some market-specific deadlines apply to ensure students have time to get their visa and join us on campus for the start of Trimester 1. Please check our website for more details.

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