Master of Design Innovation and Technology
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Quick facts
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Entry score
Not applicable
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Duration
Full-time 2 years, Part-time 4 years, Reduced duration available -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
AU$35,520 (2022 annual)
Next intake
February, JulyEntry score
IELTS 6.5
Duration
Full-time 2 yearsLocation
Melbourne City
Overview
Speculate on the future of design practice and develop design methodologies that integrate the needs of people with the potentials that lie within technological innovation.
Through the engagement of an international community of forward-thinking, practice-based academic researchers and professional designers, you will join a dynamic learning environment that is in a continual state of evolution.
As innovation in design practice is positioned at the intersection of several disciplines, you will have the opportunity to address issues from a wide variety of professions such as engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, industrial design, service design, graphic design, animation, interaction, lighting, media and sound design.
Details
Each semester you will choose from a selection of design studios that form the core of studies within the course. The studios address issues relating to the development of technologies and their innovative application.
The design studio briefs are connected to industry partnered projects and academic research collaborations. You will work collaboratively with colleagues from a range of disciplinary backgrounds in a studio-based model.
International intensive studios and electives that integrate travel into the curriculum are offered each year, with up to two weeks spent in an international location relevant to the project.
You will have the opportunity to address real issues faced by organisations and collaborate closely with industry partners in the development of design solutions.
The course has strong industry links to local and global leaders in design, architecture and engineering practice, technology companies, digital fabricators, government institutions and industry bodies.
Integrating this industry expertise into the curriculum is a key aspect of this course.
Global intensive design studios are offered in cities around the world such Barcelona, Shanghai, New York and Cologne.
In addition to overseas workshops, the course has an extensive network of international collaborators in North America, Europe and Asia.
RMIT’s Global Mobility Office supports students to undertake an exchange or short-term mobility activity with over 165 partner universities worldwide.
- 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time (without advanced standing)
- 1 - 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent (with advanced standing).
For further information about advanced standing see the Pathways section.
The Graduate Certificate of Design Innovation and Technology and Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation and Technology are available as exit awards of this degree. Any advanced standing you receive for the masters program is not transferrable to an exit award. If you wish to exit early with one of these programs, you must have completed all courses specified in the relevant program structure.
This course is structured to accommodate working professionals who want to advance the use of technology in their design practice. A Graduate Diploma is offered as an alternative exit point after 1 year.
Each semester, you will choose from a range of partnered design projects and skill-based elective offerings that address the following research streams:
- Digital Fabrication: digital design, fabrication and advanced manufacturing
- Sustainable Systems: responsive and responsible energy efficient design solutions
- Information Environments: connections between data, information, people and space
- Interactive Technologies: interactive and intelligent objects and spaces
- Spatial Sound: sound based explorations across virtual, urban and natural environments
- Phenomena and Affect: embodied, sensorial and affective immersive environments
- Critical Practice: contextual frameworks and speculative design propositions.
Elective subjects include:
- Flexible Modelling
- 3D Printing for Creative
- Designing with Data
- Making Things Interactive
- Soundscape Studies
- Service Design
- Design Process and Communication.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Master of Design Innovation and Technology | City Campus |
2 years full-time
4 years part-time
Reduced duration available
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2 years full-time
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MC231 | 080000D |
Choose a program structure
Program code: MC231
Career
Graduates may pursue many professional pathways, including work in the fields of interactive design, service design, experience design, sound design, bio-design and sustainability, product design, exhibition design, interior design, architecture and engineering.
You will become an expert in:
- analysing current trends and future innovations within design
- formulating design methodologies that bring together digital, interactive, sustainable and audio-visual technologies in the design of products, systems and urban spaces.
- realising complex design solutions that integrate cutting edge technology with the needs of people.
Admissions
You must have:
- successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)
OR - undertaken at least 3 years of work experience or professional practice in a related field.
To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience.
You must have:
- successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)
OR - undertaken at least 3 years of work experience or professional practice in a related field.
Entry requirements
To have your professional experience considered, you must include in your application:
- a curriculum vitae (CV)
- a statement that details your experience.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
Pathways
If you have successfully completed one of the following qualifications majoring in architecture, landscape architecture or design (related to built environment, interior design, industrial design, graphic design, communication design, digital design, games design, animation and interactive media), you will be eligible for advanced standing as follows:
Qualification level |
Advanced standing |
Remaining program duration |
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Bachelor degree |
48 credit points (equivalent to one semester full time study) |
144 credit points (equivalent to three semesters full time study) |
Bachelor honours degree |
96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters full time study) |
96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters full time study) |
Graduate certificate |
48 credit points (equivalent to one semester full time study) |
144 credit points (equivalent to three semesters full time study) |
Graduate diploma |
96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters full time study) |
96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters full time study) |
Credit
Applicants with a bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters degree qualification majoring in a different discipline may also be eligible for credit transfer of up to 48 credit points (equivalent to one semester full-time study).
Fees
2022 indicative fees
Full-fee places: AU$35,520.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$315 maximum fee for 2022.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
This program is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your program. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for postgraduate study.
Payments and refunds
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
Eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2022 is $315.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The annual tuition fee for 2022 is AU$42,240.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2022 commencement is AU$86,400.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Applying for refunds
For information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student, please see Refunds.
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