About the course

This research degree will provide opportunities for students to carry out advanced research in response to a research question of their choice. Students devise and implement a Design research project to answer a specific question, placing the answer in the context of an intellectual tradition and communicating it clearly to others. As a graduate, they will have developed high level critical, analytical and research methodological skills in addition to a strong theoretical understanding of practice relevant to their area of investigation. Prepare for a research-related career and become eligible for entry into a doctoral program, as well as consideration for higher degree by research scholarships. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: AU$35,500

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	Gold Coast
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	South Brisbane
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	South Brisbane
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	Gold Coast
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	South Brisbane
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	Gold Coast
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	South Brisbane
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Gold Coast
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	South Brisbane
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	Gold Coast
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	South Brisbane
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	Gold Coast

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Griffith University

An applicant for admission to the Master of Design Research is required to hold:

　　a postgraduate qualification with a GPA of at least 5 in a related discipline

　　OR a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours (Division B) in a related discipline.

　　In addition to the academic qualifications required for candidature as described above, the following criteria needs to be satisfied for admission:

　　the proposed topic is appropriate for higher degree research,

　　the Queensland College of Art is able to provide the necessary research place, supervision, resources and facilities, and there is an appropriate fit between the applicant, research environment, available resources and supervision,

　　the proposed program of work can be completed within the maximum period of candidature for the degree,

　　the proposed research does not reproduce research that has previously been submitted for the award of a degree or diploma,

　　the proposed program conforms to the University's ethical guidelines on research involving humans and animals,

　　where the intellectual property rights of the applicant may be a consideration, a suitable agreement protecting the rights of the student has been signed.

　　A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0

　　OR a minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE

　　OR a score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

　　OR a score of no less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)

　　OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Griffith University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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