Master's in Design (by Research)

Monash University's Caulfield campus, offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, engineering, and design. With a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative and dynamic learning environment, Monash University, Caulfield, provides students with access to cutting-edge facilities and resources, enabling them to thrive academically and professionally. Distinguished for its commitment to research and industry engagement, Monash University, Caulfield, equips students with the necessary tools and skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The campus's strong industry connections and practical learning opportunities provide students with valuable insights and experiences, preparing them to excel in their chosen fields. Through its comprehensive curriculum and dedicated faculty, Monash University, Caulfield, continues to nurture a diverse community of scholars and professionals, empowering them to make significant contributions to society and the workforce.

Whether you want to get ahead in your career faster, or improve your knowledge, a Monash graduate research degree can give you a distinct advantage. Design empowers societies with creative, innovative and people-centred solutions to known problems and emerging challenges. At MADA we advocate a higher purpose for design that adds value beyond the aesthetic; to make contributions that are significant culturally, economically, environmentally and socially. The Master of Design (by Research) positions designers as the leaders of change. This course is offered in the principal research areas of communication design and industrial design, with focus on human-centred product design, transport design, digital design, new media, interaction design, experience design and interior architecture. The course requires students to develop a research project that leads to the production of a new body of creative design work with accompanying written and visual commentary that outlines the development of the project and its findings, and provides a critical context within which the work may be understood and valuated. The written component will be between 10,000 and 20,000 words, along with a visual record of the design process and creative outcomes. Written work is not examined separately but critically assessed together with an exhibition of design works. To support the development of the research project, students also undertake two coursework units in research methods, which will assist them with forming appropriate research design for their particular project.