Master of Media Design

* Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s program, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement. Such students must take a maximum of 18cp of subjects studied for the master’s degree during the period of conditional admission and must achieve an overall WAM of 55 in their first 3 subjects at the University. Students who fail to achieve this standard may have their enrolment discontinued.

** Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s degree, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement and they will be required to complete a maximum of 18cp remedial non-credit bearing subjects prior to enrolment in their chosen master’s degree. Students must achieve a minimum WAM of 55 in these subjects in order to progress to the master’s degree or may have their enrolment discontinued.

Note:

[1] Unless otherwise stated, the entry requirements above are based on Section I institutions. Further details on alternate entry requirements can be obtained by contacting the Admissions department.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

IELTS Academic – Overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) – Overall score of 88 with not less than 22 in Writing, 20 in Reading, 17 in Listening, and 18 in Speaking

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Overall score of 62 with a minimum communicative skill score of 62

Note: Students with an IELTS overall score of 6.0 and no band less than 6.0 may be admitted conditionally and required to successfully complete a remedial subject during the first trimester.

If you are seeking credit for prior learning, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system. Your eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning will be decided in consultation with UOWD’s Faculty Offices prior to the beginning of the program.

First Year – First Semester

HUM 900 – Critical Writing for Contemporary Scholarship – 6 Credit Points
HUM 907 – Cultural Studies: Society, Structure and Identity in the Middle East – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Second Semester

MMD 901 – Integrated Media Experience – 6 Credit Points
MMD 904 – Media Design and Creative Industries – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Third Semester

MMD 902 – Media, Audience, Place – 6 Credit Points
MMD 903 – Media Management and Leadership – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – First Semester

MMD 905 – Creative and Critical Practice – 6 Credit Points
MMD 906 – Future Design Practice – 6 Credit Points
MMD 907 – Technology, Presence & Perception – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Second Semester

MMD 908 – Advanced Design Studio – 6 Credit Points
MMD 910 – Graduate Research Practice (Capstone Thesis) – 12 Credit Points