Master of Design

Program code

5720

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1 to 2 years full-time

Credit points

160

Indicative fee

$40,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor degree or higher
  • Relevant work experience

    (more)

CRICOS code

096162K

Commencing in

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2

My details

Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.

 
Pathway 1 - 1 year program (80CP)

For the award of Master of Design (MDes), if eligible to complete this program in 1 year, you must successfully complete 80 credit points made up of:

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  • 80 credit points for the Core Module
Pathway 2 - 1.5 year program (120CP)

For the award of Master of Design (MDes), if eligible to complete this program in 1.5 years, you must successfully complete 120 credit points made up of:

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  • 80 credit points for the Core Module AND
  • 40 credit points for the Flexible Module
Pathway 3 - 2 year program (160CP)

For the award of Master of Design (MDes), if eligible to complete this program in 2 years, you must successfully complete 160 credit points made up of:

  • 40 credit points for the Foundation Module AND
  • 80 credit points for the Core Module AND
  • 40 credit points for the Flexible Module

This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.

To be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Design (GCertDes), a student must acquire 40 credit points of courses.
To be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Design (GDipDesign), a student must acquire 80 credit points of courses.

To exit, a student should apply for a program transfer.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 9 - Masters Degree (Coursework).

Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.

Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.