Master of Design specialising in Graphic Communication Design 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Adelaide University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Reimagine your creative career with Adelaide University’s Master of Design specialising in Graphic Communication Design

Extend your design practice, exploring innovative techniques and sustainable ways of designing. Deepen your understanding of communication design from a cultural and ethical standpoint. Build essential business management and collaborative skills to thrive in the industry or launch your own creative enterprise. Gain expertise in planning and implementing your own design project and put your skills into practice through real-world industry experience. Develop your research and critical thinking skills to prepare you for an advanced professional career, or further study. 

Graphic communication designers work across fields including advertising and marketing, publishing and media, digital design, retail, entertainment, education and more.  

Shape the future of design as we know it.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Reimagine your creative career with Adelaide University’s Master of Design specialising in Graphic Communication Design

Extend your design practice, exploring innovative techniques and sustainable ways of designing. Deepen your understanding of communication design from a cultural and ethical standpoint. Build essential business management and collaborative skills to thrive in the industry or launch your own creative enterprise. Gain expertise in planning and implementing your own design project and put your skills into practice through real-world industry experience. Develop your research and critical thinking skills to prepare you for an advanced professional career, or further study. 

Graphic communication designers work across fields including advertising and marketing, publishing and media, digital design, retail, entertainment, education and more.  

Shape the future of design as we know it.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
79+
176+
64+

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.


  • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
  • A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 4.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.


Additional requirements


Applicants must submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.


  • Portfolio of work: a digital portfolio of up to 15 images of works. List all images with name, title, date, medium and dimensions;
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): include your drawing software experience and career achievements, with particular emphasis on those relevant to your proposed program of study;
  • Statement of intent: outline your overall career objectives for undertaking the proposed program of study, together with a summary of your specific aims for developing your creative and professional skills. Make sure you identify your chosen discipline area. This statement must be 500 words or less.

2 Years
Feb
Jul

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

International
46,700 AUD

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