Master Qualifying Program (Arts, Education and Law), Leading to Master of Design Navitas Group - Griffith College - Brisbane City Campus, Australia

Masters Qualifying Program

The Masters Qualifying Program provides students with an opportunity to upgrade their prior study to meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct admission to a Griffith University Masters program.

The program aims to provide students with the knowledge, values and competencies required for successful completion of studies at postgraduate level in Australia. It comprises one trimester of full-time study.

Once students successfully complete all four courses and meet other relevant entry criteria, they can progress to a Griffith University Masters Program of Study.

Students may receive advanced standing of 10 credit points for completion of the Masters Qualifying Program in Managing Organisations OR Project Management for Postgraduate Students.

Leading to: Master of Design.

The Master of Design (MDes) is an exploration of 21st century creative practices suited to current or emerging designers who wish to become design leaders with social design skills. It provides a suite of courses to equip emerging designers with the necessary skills and existing designers with concepts, strategies, and technologies to solve real-life, complex problems while prioritising ethical and sustainable practices. This includes respecting First Nations cultures and perspectives, and embracing principles of environmental stewardship.

The program offers students the opportunity to advance their skills and knowledge in multiple areas including strategic visual communication, experience and interaction design as well as leadership and social design. These courses are complimented by a range of practical/making courses and exposure to industry leaders through a lecture series. Furthermore, the program offers practical experience and industry exposure via a placement course while also providing access to executive business courses and a PhD pathway.

Students will utilise both collaborative and individual working contexts to expand their knowledge of contemporary design processes at professional industry level. They will gain practical, strategic and critical thinking skills in tune with current and future industry needs. Via courses incorporating briefs, interaction with industry partners, practice-led work and design strategy components, graduates will be prepared for various levels of design.