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

Work on real-life projects, gaining valuable practical experience.

As applied to industrial design problems, human-centred research and design thinking processes are the core of your experience. 

You’ll use 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.

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

• Academic transcripts/results
• Graduation/completion certificates
• Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
• IELTS or other English language test results (if applicable)
• Personal details and signature page of your passport and/or a visa grant letter (if applicable)
• Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment
• Portfolio of work
• Curriculum Vitae
• A written statement of intent

• Successful completion of a Bachelor's 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's (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.