Master of Design (by research)
Overview
The Faculty of Design offers the degree of Master of Design (by research). The policy for the degree of Master of Design (by research) sets out the regulations governing this qualification.
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For further information on this course, please visit the faculty web page at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/design/postgrad/
| Duration | 2 Year/s | ||
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| Course code | D190 | ||
| CRICOS code | 046753A | ||
| Fees* | A$23,250 (annual for 2013)* |
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course in detail
Course description
The Faculty of Design offers the degree of Master of Design (by research). The policy for the degree of Master of Design (by research) sets out the regulations governing this qualification.
Course structure
The candidate’s research program must be such as to ensure the likelihood of completion of a thesis within the specified time. Candidates normally undertake the research at Swinburne for the appropriate duration and must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Faculty of Design Research Committee and the Higher Degrees Committee that they have made satisfactory arrangements with their supervisors to discuss progress.
All candidates are expected to demonstrate satisfactory progress on an annual basis. To be assessed for a Masters of Design (by research), candidates must present a thesis that may conclude a designed outcome.
Students holding an international student visa can only be offered the full-time program.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
The Master of Design (by research) degree generally has the objective of training students in research methodology and techniques and in their critical evaluation, appropriate to their field of study, and in the application of such methodology by conducting a specified program of research under appropriate supervision. In addition, this degree requires training in analysing the literature and debate in the substantive area of the project topic at an advanced level.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Admission to the Master of Design is not restricted to those with a design background. Applicants from any academic area are welcome. In general, applicants for the Master of Design should have either:(a) a Bachelors Degree with First or Second Class Honours;
(b) other qualifications and professional experience deemed equivalent.
International students whose first language is not English need an IELTS (English Language) test score (academic Module) of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, or direct entry from a Swinburne ELICOS English program (Academic Module).
English language requirements
Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Certificate: EAP 5 Advanced: 70%; OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 79, with no individual band below 18. Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.
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Course fees*
A$23,250 (annual for 2013)*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Scholarships
A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.
Find out more
Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)
