Master of Design (Strategic Design)

Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane, Australia

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# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgramme duration

42,600 AUDTuition Fee/year

02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Design (Strategic Design) is a career-focused learning experience that will equip you with advanced knowledge in strategic design tailored for experienced design professionals looking to further their education, or those from other backgrounds looking to gain a design qualification.
Lead the creation of holistic and sustainable solutions that address complex challenges while driving meaningful change within a range of contexts such as social services, health, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure.
Apply design methodologies to develop products and services through connecting design, creativity, community engagement, and corporate social responsibility.
Experience site excursions, industry guest lectures and projects with corporate partners such as the BMW Group + QUT Design Academy, ARM Hub, and Queensland Health, including the Herston Biofabrication Institute and Clinical Excellence Queensland.
Graduates from this course can qualify for admission into higher degree research programs such as a PhD.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Design (Strategic Design) is a career-focused learning experience that will equip you with advanced knowledge in strategic design tailored for experienced design professionals looking to further their education, or those from other backgrounds looking to gain a design qualification.
Lead the creation of holistic and sustainable solutions that address complex challenges while driving meaningful change within a range of contexts such as social services, health, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure.
Apply design methodologies to develop products and services through connecting design, creativity, community engagement, and corporate social responsibility.
Experience site excursions, industry guest lectures and projects with corporate partners such as the BMW Group + QUT Design Academy, ARM Hub, and Queensland Health, including the Herston Biofabrication Institute and Clinical Excellence Queensland.
Graduates from this course can qualify for admission into higher degree research programs such as a PhD.

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

58+

TOEFL

79+

Entry requirements
You must have completed one of the following:
1 year program

Completed Graduate Diploma in Strategic Design
A recognised completed bachelor honours degree in design or a related discipline*; or
A recognised completed bachelor degree in design or a related discipline* plus a recognised completed graduate certificate in design or a related discipline*; or
A recognised completed graduate diploma (or higher) in design or a related discipline*; or
A recognised completed bachelor honours degree in design or a related discipline* plus followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in a relevant field^.

1.5 year program

Completed Graduate Certificate in Strategic Design; or
A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in design or a related discipline*; or
A recognised completed degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline plus followed by a at least six months full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in a relevant field^.

2 year program

A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

* Relevant disciplines

Architecture
Business, commerce
Design
Fashion
Graphic design
Industrial design
Interaction design
Interior design
Landscape architecture
Visual communication

^ Relevant professional work experience

Architecture
Design
Fashion
Graphic design
Industrial design
Interaction design
Interior design
Landscape architecture
Visual communication

Application Deadline

02 Feb 2026

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

28,800 AUD

International

Starts from

42,600 AUD

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