24 monthsProgramme duration
42,600 AUDTuition Fee/year
02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline
2Scholarships
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
176+
6.5+
58+
79+
Entry requirements
You must have completed one of the following:
1 year program
1.5 year program
2 year program
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
02 Feb 2026
2 Years
Feb
Jul
Tuition fees
Domestic
28,800 AUD
International
42,600 AUD
Scholarships
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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