MC245 - Master of Design Futures
Plan: MC245 - Master of Design Futures
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Master of Design Futures
Award abbreviation: MDesFutures
Total credit points: 144
Career: PGRD
Duration: 1.5 Years Full-Time (3 semesters) 3 Years Part-Time (6 semesters)
Location: City Campus
Owning school: Design (370H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/design
ASCED code: 100501
CRICOS code:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This is an accelerated post-professional program designed to develop skills and practices required for leadership roles in design-oriented organisations. These include businesses traditionally identified with design, as well as a growing field of public and private organisations that use design to achieve their strategic goals.
This program is delivered online through RMIT’s Learning Management System (Canvas). Note: some optional courses may require face to face attendance.
The Master of Design Futures will help you become a more valuable and strategic design leader in the following ways:
- By extending your practice into strategic applications of traditional design skills
- By developing your capability to identify & articulate the contribution design makes to organisations
- By framing this new practice in the context of how we design our (social, cultural and economic) futures
- By introducing you to a global network of design professionals, design-oriented organisations, and different kinds of design problem.
You will be able to interpret issues, confidently lead others and provide informed insights into future directions of the industry. You will have the expertise and real world experience that will enable you to lead industry in this rapidly evolving domain. You will be experienced in team-based activities and be able to research new developments and apply expert judgment to problems and opportunities as they arise in practice.
Through a capstone experience based on an individually negotiated research project (GRAP2628 Design Futures Research Project) you will learn to synthesise and integrate your knowledge, connect theory and practice as well as demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes.
You will gain skills in global contexts for research and life-long learning to enable you to confidently contribute to an industry that is always evolving. You will gain insight into your own creativity, and develop efficient work practices to allow you to plan, produce and deliver your own design projects. Upon successful completion of this program, you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs, including PhD programs at RMIT University subject to each program’s entry requirements.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program.
Upon successful completion this program, you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University, including Postgraduate Research programs, subject to each program’s entry requirements.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) and five years of significant professional experience that demonstrates knowledge of human-centred design and any experience or skills that would be valuable to this practice; or at least eight years' of significant professional experience that demonstrates knowledge of human-centred design and any skills that would be valuable to this practice.
Experience or skills may include leadership, innovation, creative practice, community engagement, change management, forward thinking, social innovation, strategic and service planning and implementation.
To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application a CV and a personal statement that details your experience.
English language requirement
A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Selection task
You must include with your application a personal statement outlining:
- why you will benefit from undertaking the Master of Design Futures
- how it aligns to your interests, aspirations and career ambitions
- your understanding and experience of contemporary human-centred design.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is not accredited with any professional external accreditation organisations.
The School works directly with industry partners and program participants to design real-world transformational challenges, as the focus for your involvement in the Master of Design Futures. Engaging with key industry thought leaders and networks ensures that the learning experience is contemporary and relevant.
The Master of Design Futures has an Industry Advisory Commitee (IAC) that links you with industry standards and emerging practice. Ongoing engagement with the IAC ensures that this program is relevant to current and future industry needs and expectations.
The program draws on outside industry experts as guest lecturers and workshop facilitators to ensure that you are exposed to the latest industry developments and can help to shape future professional practice in the field.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study spaces. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases.
Computers and printers are available at every Library. You can access the Internet and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Contact Ask the Library for information on Library resources and services: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library. Study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills.
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au.myrmit
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students
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