Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Faculty of Design offers the degree of Master of Design (by research). The policy for the degree of Master of Design (by research) sets out the regulations governing this qualification.
Aims & Objectives:
The Master of Design (by research) degree generally has the objective of training students in research methodology and techniques and in their critical evaluation, appropriate to their field of study, and in the application of such methodology by conducting a specified program of research under appropriate supervision. In addition, this degree requires training in analysing the literature and debate in the substantive area of the project topic at an advanced level.
Course Structure:
The candidate’s research program must be such as to ensure the likelihood of completion of a thesis within the specified time. Candidates normally undertake the research at Swinburne for the appropriate duration and must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Faculty of Design Research Committee and the Higher Degrees Committee that they have made satisfactory arrangements with their supervisors to discuss progress. All candidates are expected to demonstrate satisfactory progress on an annual basis. To be assessed for a Masters of Design (by research), candidates must present a thesis that may conclude a designed outcome. Students holding an international student visa can only be offered the full-time program.
Entry Requirements:
Admission to the Masters of Design (by research) is not restricted to those with a design background, applicants from any academic area are welcome. In general, applicants should at least have a bachelor degree, or the equivalent, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed area of study. The level of academic achievement in prior studies must be of a high standard. Other relevant activities including work experience and design practice will be taken into account in assessing applications. A person whose first language is other than English must provide such evidence of competence in the English language as is required by the Committee, on the advice of Swinburne International, before admission to candidature will be approved.
Application Procedure:
Direct application to the Faculty of Design.
Further information:
Faculty of Design Tel: + 61 3 9214 6755 Email: nidenquiry@swin.edu.au Website: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/design
