Master of Design Research
Master of Design Research
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
My career opportunities
You will be prepared for a research-related career and eligible for entry into a doctoral program and for consideration for higher degree by research scholarships.
REQUIREMENTS
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;
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0; OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL; OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19); OR no score 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); OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Griffith University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and strives to create a brighter future for all by prioritising innovation and social impact. We are committed to providing international students with quality education, guidance, and support. With Australia’s most awarded teachers, Griffith University offers a full suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in areas including architecture, construction, and planning; business and government; criminology and law; education; engineering, IT and aviation; humanities, languages and social science; medicine, dentistry and health; music and performing arts; science and environment; visual and creative arts.Â
