What is a Master’s of Design (Advanced)?
This course is developed specifically for international students and those who wish to complete a 2-year course studied full-time. The Master of Design (Advanced) is an elongated course that provides you with an advanced body of knowledge to successfully implement design practice and principles to various societal needs.
Billy Blue College of Design courses are delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99 154 937 005, RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E.
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Key Information
Workload
Workload10 hours per subject, per week. International students on a student visa are required to study full time, i.e. the student must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year.
Why Study At Torrens
It’s study that suits you, with flexible online delivery taught by leading industry experienced lecturers, to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your career goals.
FLEXIBILITY TO SUIT YOUR SCHEDULE
You control your workload, choose to study full-time, part-time, or accelerate your study to graduate sooner.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN YOU GRADUATE?
As a graduate you’ll have a wealth of career opportunities available to you:
- Managerial roles in Design agencies/other organisations
- Creative business founder / Owner
- Creative leader / director
- University lecturer
SET FOR SUCCESS
We focus on giving you the skills and the knowledge to ensure your long-term success in your career or entrepreneurial venture. Our academics are highly qualified and include practising industry leaders, while our Success Coaches are available for industry coaching and strength capability. We will support you in every step of your study with us.
"I loved being a part of a creative community. "
- Tanya Koch, Graduate of Master of Design
I had the same group of friends through my entire learning experience. It made it a community, not just a learning environment.
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Course Overview
If you want to progress to senior roles within the design industry worldwide and become an advanced, entrepreneurial, flexible problem solver who can create and contribute to a variety of design solutions, this program is for you.
The delivery of the course is blended with online and face to face subjects providing a flexible learning environment. All core subjects are delivered and managed from the Design campus in Ultimo Sydney whilst Global Project Management and MBA subjects are delivered at any one of our Business campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
Learning Outcomes:
- Extend your managerial skills and practice
- Understanding of strategic processes, creative tools and design research
- Discover the convergent space between disciplines
- Explore the latest design theory, practice and innovation
HOW YOU'LL STUDY
No matter where you study, you are welcome to access state-of-the-art campuses in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. We have designed our learning spaces to promote collaboration and engagement. All of our campuses are located in convenient and vibrant inner city neighbourhoods.
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Success coaches are industry and education experts who want you to get the best leverage out of your natural talents.
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HOW MUCH
Find out more about course fees and financial support – and for personalised advice, just ask.
Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
FEE HELP
If you are an eligible student you may choose to defer some, or all, of your tuition fees through FEE-HELP. And as we are a university you can also take advantage of no loan fees on FEE-HELP when you study a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) with us.SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended option however the fully online option is available for offshore international students.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
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Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
FEE HELP
If you are an eligible student you may choose to defer some, or all, of your tuition fees through FEE-HELP. And as we are a university you can also take advantage of no loan fees on FEE-HELP when you study a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) with us.SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended option however the fully online option is available for offshore international students.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.Can I Apply
Before you get started with your course application, check you meet all the requirements listed below.
- Completion of a Bachelor level degree or Postgraduate study at an Australian university or equivalent from an overseas higher education provider
- Written proposal
- Portfolio of relevant work from area(s) of expertise
- Resume
- Selection interview
Special Entry Requirements:
- Students without an Undergraduate degree may be admitted with:
- A minimum of 6 years relevant professional experience AND
- A written Proposal AND
- A portfolio of relevant work from area(s) of expertise AND
- A Resume AND
- 3 Letters of Recommendation AND
- *A selection interview.
Approved English tests include:
- IELTS 6.5 (Academic), with no skills band less than 6.0
Please note that a maximum of 25% of the course may be studied online.
DOMESTIC ADMISSION CRITERIA
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION CRITERIA
- Completion of a Bachelor level degree or Postgraduate study at an Australian university or equivalent from an overseas higher education provider
- Written proposal
- Portfolio of relevant work from area(s) of expertise
- Resume
- Selection interview
Special Entry Requirements:
- Students without an Undergraduate degree may be admitted with:
- A minimum of 6 years relevant professional experience AND
- A written Proposal AND
- A portfolio of relevant work from area(s) of expertise AND
- A Resume AND
- 3 Letters of Recommendation AND
- *A selection interview.
Approved English tests include:
- IELTS 6.5 (Academic), with no skills band less than 6.0
Please note that a maximum of 25% of the course may be studied online.
Ready To Apply
Applying to Torrens is easy. Pick your start date, decide how you’d like to study, then apply online or give us a call and we’ll do it for you.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSWe prepare international students with the skills and knowledge to be employment-ready, communicate and collaborate with diverse cultures and graduate with a perspective to gain global learning experiences.
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