Torrens University - Ultimo
Torrens University - Ultimo

46-52 Mountain Street, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia

Master of Design (Advanced) (088476C)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

A Master of Design encourages designers, developers, technologists, programmers, artists and teachers to explore the space between design, project management and business disciplines. It offers the high-level knowledge to successfully implement design practice and principles to various societal needs. At the same time, it introduces cutting-edge technologies, systems and applications.

In the core subjects, students will explore conceptual challenges and questions of visual expressions to develop useful, usable and appropriate designs for good. They will explore aspects of the user experience, the role of design in humanizing information, and the aesthetic and practical dynamics of effective communication and branding in the international industry landscape. Students will extend their managerial skills and practice; build their understanding of strategic processes; use creative tools and design research; discover the convergent space between disciplines; and explore the latest design theory, practice and innovation.

Learning outcomes will allow students to:
  • Develop their understanding of strategic processes, creative tools and design research.
  • Discover the shared space between disciplines.
  • Extend their managerial skills and practice in real-world environments.
  • Explore the latest design theory and innovations in their chosen area.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Program Intakes

Open date

October 19, 2025

Submission deadline

April 1, 2026

Open date

October 19, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Open date

October 19, 2026

Submission deadline

December 1, 2026

Open date

August 1, 2026

Submission deadline

February 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$28917 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee: $627 per year