Master of Design (Communication Design) in Adelaide Australia | Adelaide University

Adelaide University | Adelaide Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 38,300
(c. USD27,268.49)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

This specialized program will enhance your expertise in graphics and illustration while developing advanced research capabilities. Acquire cutting-edge design and analytical skills through hands-on learning in our modern campus facilities. Engage in authentic projects to build practical experience while leveraging our extensive industry connections across local, national, and international networks. Study under experienced design professionals who actively practice in the field. This immersive postgraduate program provides thorough knowledge of the dynamic communication design landscape, emphasizing adaptability to evolving design challenges. You'll master advanced techniques in both traditional (print) and digital (web) media, along with emerging technologies and research methodologies. Through collaborative industry projects, you'll hone proposal writing and presentation skills essential for professional practice. The program cultivates problem-solving abilities to identify design challenges and formulate strategic solutions. You'll graduate with sophisticated understanding of communication design principles, capable of crafting impactful messages for diverse audiences while developing critical analysis skills for evaluating research.

Career opportunities - :Graduates pursue diverse roles including:

animation and motion designer: crafting dynamic visuals using graphic software
art director: overseeing visual direction while bridging client and creative teams
graphic designer: developing compelling visual concepts to engage audiences
communications designer: producing digital assets for publishers and multimedia firms
illustrator: creating static artwork for various media applications
typographer: designing custom typefaces to meet client specifications
web designer: building and maintaining functional, visually appealing websites


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Successful completion of a Bachelor degree or Graduate Diploma from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent, in a related discipline. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.

Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Design from the University of South Australia are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study, and are not required to submit a portfolio of work and statement of intent.

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor (Honours) degree in a related discipline are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.

Related design disciplines include: visual communication design; graphic design; graphic communication; communication design.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.

Tuition AUD 38,300

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