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Master of Design in Communication Design
University of South Australia - City West Campus, Australia
AUD 38300
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
79
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
This hands-on postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the innovative, changing world of communication design.
With a strong focus on adaptability and the importance of responding to changing design issues, you will gain advanced skills in areas such as web and print design, as well as emerging technologies and research processes.
In conjunction with industry, you will also be given the opportunity to work on creative projects, developing skills in writing project proposals and presenting information.
In addition to the necessary practical skills, a key part of your learning will relate to advanced research and you will graduate with the cognitive skills needed to review and analyse information.
What you'll learn
To be an effective communication designer you need to be able to identify problems and to examine and develop strategies and approaches to overcome them. This qualification addresses design issues that you may be faced with in the workplace.
- Socio-cultural change
- Economic constraints
- Environmental impacts
You will also develop an advanced understanding of communication design principles and graduate with the ability to develop and design effective communications for a range of audiences. Cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research will also be developed.
This master degree comprises design research studio classes, academic research skills, introduction to sustainable design, business practice and a choice of electives.
Additional Information
Program Level Master's Degree
College/University Processing Time 4 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) 
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Related design disciplines include: visual communication design; graphic design; graphic communication; communication design.)
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
38300
Tuition Fee
(AUD)
Free
Application Fee
(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(AUD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship
We are pleased to advise that students can apply for our prestigious Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships, for First Semester 2025 from Monday 16th September 2024.
- Recipients receive a 50% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for up to four years of full-time study
- Students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to complete a Scholarship application form and include this with their UniSA application
- Eligible students who have not provided a completed Scholarship application will be invited to apply at the point of University entry assessment (assuming scholarship places are still available)
Scholarship Criteria:
- Be a prospective international student
- Be eligible to study in Australia
- Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary
- Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a High Distinction average in previous studies
- Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the program applied into
- Meet normal program admission requirements for the program applied into
International Merit Scholarship
Recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of their chosen degree
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