Master of Design

UTS Master of Design meets the national and global need for graduates with skills in social and service design, transition design and design leadership. Unique in Australia, it has been created for those who want to conceive, deliver and manage high level service experiences and/or lead social, community and organisational change. It is a comprehensive and integrated program that has been developed in collaboration with industry leaders and researchers from UTS School of Design.

Students without a design qualification or background are encouraged to progress to the Masters via the Graduate Certificate in Design.

The Master of Design equips students from a range of professional backgrounds to understand and harness the power of design to shape social, community and organisational futures. Delivered by experienced studio leaders who are acknowledged leaders in their specific industries and professions, the Master of Design prepares students to tackle real-world projects through an intellectually rigorous, research-led and industry-engaged program. Students learn exciting new concepts and collaborative methodologies that deepen their understanding of social systems and people-based interactions, to enhance the ambition and impact of their work.

The Master of Design is enhanced by its association with the highly regarded research work of the UTS School of Design, including deep and long-term industry associations and partnerships that allow students to test and extend their skills in a practice setting. This program is for those seeking to expand their design skills by acquiring expertise in social and service design, or who want to become a design leader who can plan and steer change.

Graduates' careers are enhanced by higher-level design knowledge and expertise, with specialised knowledge in social and service design or design leadership.

Students must complete 72 credit points comprising 48 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of selected major.