• UX and experiential design
• Graphics, media and digital design
• Events, theatre and production design
• Creative consultancies, social innovation and entrepreneurship
• Design management and strategy
• Design for products, jewellery, furniture, wearables, textile, fabric and fashion

• 2 years Post Study work visa for international students completing a Masters at Sydney campus.
• 3 years Post Study work visa for international students completing Masters at Canberra campus.
• 3 years for Masters by Research.

Depending on the level and related nature of your prior qualifications, admission to the Master of Design makes provision for four entry points:

(1) Bachelors degree [AQF Level 7] or Honours degree [AQF Level 8] in any field with a record of achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%) as determined by the UNSW postgraduate entry score calculator. This provides admission into the foundational disciplinary course component of the program - requiring completion of 96 UOC (2.0 years). Applicants who apply from non-cognate fields will be admitted on successful assessment of a submitted Portfolio.

(2) Bachelor’s degree in Design [FOE code 1005], Media [FOE code 1007] or Architecture [FOE code 0401] with a record of achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%) as determined by the UNSW postgraduate entry score calculator, provides admission into the disciplinary course component of the Master of Design - requiring completion of 72 UOC (1.5 years).

(3) Honours Degree [AQF Level 8] or equivalent in Design [FOE code 1005], Media [FOE code 1007] or Architecture [FOE code 0401], permits admission to the advanced disciplinary component of the Master of Design - requiring completion of 48 UOC (1 year).

(4) Applicants who apply with a Bachelors degree [AQF Level 7] in any field with a record of achievement below a UNSW credit average (65%) as determined by the UNSW postgraduate entry score calculator, a Bachelors degree [AQF Level 7] in any field completed more than 10 years ago, or without a Bachelors degree, can be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Design on successful assessment of a submitted Portfolio.

Students may articulate into the Master of Design upon completion of the Graduate Certificate with a credit average (65%).

Portfolio Submission Minimum Requirements

** **A 10 page A4 digital portfolio of original design work undertaken by the applicant including a critically reflective text.

A cover letter that explains your interest in studying at UNSW Art & Design, and your interest in the degree. The letter should tell us about your interests, achievements and experience and be no more than 400 words.

Verified evidence of professional experience in a design or media-related field, in the form of a written statement of service from an employer, client or commissioning agent verifying the position, role, responsibilities, duration and/or project outcomes of employment, service contract or other professional design engagement.

A two page CV that details your experience in, or related to design including contact details for two referees.