Master of Design (Architecture & Design)

Masters (Coursework)

The School of Architecture and Urban Design is widely recognised for innovative leadership and contribution to excellence in design research.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

MR207, 079688K

Study Mode

In person

International Fees

$36,480 per year / $72,960 total

About this course

The School of Architecture and Urban Design is widely recognised for innovative leadership and contribution to excellence in design research.

At RMIT we contend that research is conducted through designing and that the process of designing, as a means of increasing knowledge, parallels research in other areas in fascinating ways.

Research candidates are supported and engaged in communities of design practice where learning is fundamentally a social phenomenon; where knowledge is integrated in the life of these communities that share interests, discourses and ways of doing things.

The Master of Design may be undertaken in a project or thesis mode. This decision is made in consultation with your supervisor.

On completion of this program you will have:

a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in 1 or more disciplines
advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning
cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and its application
cognitive, technical and creative skills to:
- investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
- generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
- use and evaluate research and research methods.
communication and technical skills to present coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences
technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice.

As a graduate you will demonstrate the application of these knowledge and skills:

with creativity and initiative to new situations and/or for further learning
with high-level personal autonomy and accountability
to plan and execute a substantial piece of research.

Entry requirements

The minimum requirements for admission to a master by research program are:

a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a credit average in the final year; or
evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

At RMIT a grade of credit represents academic achievement of 60% or higher.

Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

This program will provide you with a foundation for further studies at PhD level and for employment in senior leadership and management research-based positions in a variety of government, non-government and corporate environments.

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