What will I learn?

The Master of Design caters for learners who are eager to become design leaders of the future through either a practice or leadership-oriented pathway, or a combination of both.The course will deepen your understanding of design practice through theory-based and practical units that draw on contemporary and emerging design fields including experience design, social design and speculative design.For professionals looking to develop leadership capabilities in design, units focusing on entrepreneurship, design-led innovation and design strategy will prepare you for senior or executive design roles.Throughout your study you will have the opportunity to learn from experts across a range of design disciplines to inform your practice. You will engage with a community of fellow industry professionals and enterprises beyond the design industry to see how design can fuel innovation.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Humanities

CRICOS

103008B

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$37,150.00 (20,65,610) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2026

Venue

Curtin Perth

Kent Street,

BENTLEY,

Western Australia,

6102, PERTH, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$37,150.00 (20,65,610) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Curtin Perth

Kent Street,

BENTLEY,

Western Australia,

6102, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are required to have either: work experience in Design or cognate areas, or a Bachelor degree in Design or cognate areas to enter this course. Applicants with work experience or a Bachelor degree in non-cognate areas, or other pathways, should contact the Course Coordinator.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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