Master of Design (Sustainable Design)

This industry relevant postgraduate qualification equips you with sustainable design knowledge - and with a strong focus on sustainable design theory, emerging technologies and new materials you will graduate industry-ready.

As a design student at UniSA you will practice your skills in our state-of-the-art, world-class design studios and five floors of impressive workshops that boast digital fabrication equipment such as:

• laser cutters
• CNC routers
• 3D printers
• industry-standard motion-capture and virtual reality systems

You will also benefit from our strong industry links when you embark on industry placements and award-winning teaching staff.

Our teaching staff are professional designers, so the curriculum is industry-relevant and mostly practical in nature. You will also work alongside world-class researchers in design1.

As Australia's university of enterprise:

• we are ranked in the top 10 in Australia for employer satisfaction2
• we are the largest university in South Australia with more than 31,000 students
• we are No.1 in Australia for quality education3

We are also fast becoming a renowned centre of innovation and enterprise in the sectors that will drive Australia's future, including smart manufacturing. It's a very good time to choose UniSA for your postgraduate study.

1 Results in Design Practice and Management - 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)2 QILT: 2018 Employer Satisfaction Survey, Overall Satisfaction Indicator - National Report 3 2019 THE University Impact Rankings

Sustainability, emerging materials, new technologies and research are key focal points of this degree.

You will also study:

• sustainable design theory and practice
• social, cultural, economic and technological advancements and their impact on sustainable design
• research methodologies

The first year will comprise of design research studio classes, followed by an internship, research methods, a course in sustainable design, and electives.

Job prospects in this field are looking good, with strong growth in employment expected in Australia in the coming years through to November 20201.

This degree allows graduates to augment their existing qualifications and career paths to include a sustainable design perspective. This has relevance to both the government agencies and private sector industries. Graduates find work across a variety of industries and employment sectors, including:

• construction
• planning and development
• renewable industries
• government
• merchandising
• design research
• design management

Careers to consider:

• sustainable design consultant: advise clients to ensure their products, services and buildings improve environmental performance and reduce environmental impact
• project manager: responsible for delivering a project on time and within budget

1Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections