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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Design (Communication Design) (Coursework)

Course code: #DMSP

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Design (Communication Design) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $34,300 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    082771M

Options
Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 31-July-2024 2024-07-31

Overview

Master of Design (Communication Design)

To be an effective communication designer, you need to be able to identify problems and examine and develop strategies and approaches to overcome them. 

This qualification addresses design issues that you may be faced with in the workplace, such as:

  • socio-cultural change
  • economic constraints
  • environmental impacts

In this program at UniSA, you will also develop an advanced understanding of communication design principles and graduate with the ability to develop and design effective communications for a range of audiences. 

Cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research will also be developed.

This master's degree comprises design research studio classes, academic research skills, an introduction to sustainable design and business practice and a choice of electives.

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

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$34,300

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $11,784
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $34,300

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • 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

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
-
listening
6
writing
-
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
-
listening
18
writing
-
speaking
18
reading

PTE

58
-
listening
50
writing
-
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

177
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The CELUSA Academic English (AE) program is for students looking to develop their skills to meet the English language admission requirements necessary for academic study at the University of South Australia.

CELUSA recommends an intense language course of at least 10 weeks will help develop the skills to lift your IELTS score by half a band score. 

LevelEntry requirementsDuration
ElementaryIELTS 3.5 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 1IELTS 4.0 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 2IELTS 4.5 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 3IELTS 5.0 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 4IELTS 5.5 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 5IELTS 6.0 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 6IELTS 6.5 or equivalent10 weeks

Academic background and requirement

  • 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 visual communication design; graphic design; graphic communication; communication design.

Career opportunities

  • Animation And Motion Designer
  • Art Director
  • Graphic Designer
  • Communications Designer
  • Web Designer

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