Master of Design (Industrial Design)

At the University of South Australia we are focused on life beyond the classroom and helping you get career ready – that’s why we are number one in Australia for graduate employability*. We have strong links with industry and take a practical approach to teaching and learning, so that you can make a real impact in your chosen profession.

We have more than 200 degrees on offer, taught by highly experienced academics and industry professionals in world-class facilities. Explore our seven academic areas: 

• Allied Health & Human Performance
• Business
• Clinical & Health Sciences
• Creative
• Education Futures
• Justice & Society
• STEM

A number of our discipline areas are highly ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, including:

• Top 100 – Nursing
• Top 100 – Sports-related Subjects
• Top 150 – Hospitality & Leisure Management
• Top 150 – Architecture & Built Environment

*QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey, 2020-22 – Employability Skills Indicator. Public universities.

The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Taught by award-winning teachers, industry professionals and renowned researchers in world-class facilities, a postgraduate qualification with the University of South Australia will help you be the best in your field.

From masters by research programs to PhD studies, the University of South Australia offers a range of postgraduate qualifications. Explore our seven academic areas: 

• Allied Health & Human Performance
• Business
• Clinical & Health Sciences
• Creative
• Education Futures
• Justice & Society
• STEM

A number of our discipline areas are highly ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, including:

• Top 100 – Nursing
• Top 100 – Sports-related Subjects
• Top 150 – Hospitality & Leisure Management
• Top 150 – Architecture & Built Environment

Research Excellence:

Research at the University of South Australia is inspired by challenges and opportunities, partnered with end-users and communities, and underpinned by excellence. Our strong commitment to cutting-edge research and engagement with industry has been well recognised, with 100% of our assessed research rated at or above world-class*.

The University is home to a number of flagship research institutes and centres, including: 

• Future Industries Institute 
• Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science
• Centre for Cancer Biology 

*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.