Program Overview

Master of Design (Research)

Overview

This degree is for graduates who want to deepen their understanding and hands-on skills in both research-for-design and research-by-design as a way to define the future of the design profession.

Notes

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored basis for permanent residents or on a full-fee-paying basis for international students.

Availabilities

• City campus-Research Session 1
  • Attendance mode: On campus - Weekly
  • Attendance type: Full Time, Part Time
  • Location: City campus
  • Session: Research Session 1
  • Student type: Domestic, International
• City campus-Research Session 2
  • Attendance mode: On campus - Weekly
  • Attendance type: Full Time, Part Time
  • Location: City campus
  • Session: Research Session 2
  • Student type: Domestic, International

Structure

The requirement of this degree is the preparation of a thesis which is judged by its examiners to be a distinct contribution to the knowledge of the subject. The format of the body of work and the length of the written dissertation are determined after discussion with UTS: Design, Architecture and Building staff and must be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee.

• Candidates may be required first to undertake coursework subjects in research methodology to gain experience with research methods and skills.
• Candidates are also required to present papers, which form part of the preparation of their thesis, at the UTS: Design, Architecture and Building postgraduate seminars.
• Specialisations are generally available within the areas of fashion and textile, industrial, interior and visual communication design, subject to supervisor availability.

Core

• Complete the following subject:
  • 81821 Thesis (Design)

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS.

Award

Master of Design (Research)

Faculty

Design, Architecture and Building

Study Level

Postgraduate

Location

City campus

Duration

• Full Time: 2 Year(s)
• Part Time: 4 Year(s)

CRICOS Code

M

Language of Instruction

English