Master of Interaction Design (Extension)

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  This course is for professionals seeking to advance in the dynamic field of interaction design, including those new to the field, those with related experience, and current practitioners aiming to deepen their expertise. Choose this course to stay abreast of the latest theories and practices in a field where demand outstrips formal training opportunities. An extension of the Master of Interaction Design (C04222), it includes additional advanced study including the choice of a sub-major, a project stream, or a studio experience.

  You'll acquire industry-relevant skills, blending your original discipline with professional application to meet the growing demand for skilled designers. Specialise in games design, data analytics, or interaction programming through elective modules, or undertake a research project to contribute new insights to the field.

  What sets this course apart is its focus on human-centred design, preparing you to create digital technologies that integrate seamlessly into users' lives. You'll learn through real-world projects, developing solutions that combine your original discipline with advanced interaction design techniques. You will acquire advanced design skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to adapt to the unpredictable nature of user-centred projects. The course emphasises professional practice, project management, teamwork, and applying research to design.

  Teaching combines studio-based learning with fieldwork, user testing, and project management, alongside theoretical studies in research methods. You'll apply established theories to practice, using research tools for ideation, development, and validation. You'll engage in research, develop autonomy, and apply expert judgement to your work.

  Graduates emerge ready for roles such as interaction designer, UX researcher, and digital experience architect, with the skills to manage extensive projects and drive innovation in the workplace.

  While industry demand for skilled interaction designers and various other jobs, such as user experience (UX) designers, service designers etc., is increasing, there is a lack of formal education/training offered by universities in interaction design. This course is designed to provide students with the most current and requisite skills in this fast-evolving field. Graduates possess skills in industrially applicable and cost-effective information environments (i.e. multimedia, interactive systems design and associated information technology). The course provides industry with graduates who can combine these skills with those of their original discipline in professional applications-oriented settings.

  The course is committed to producing graduates who have a deep understanding of human-centred approaches to designing digital technologies. This ensures that 'products' created are more likely to 'fit' meaningfully into users' lives, because the design process is informed by a deep understanding of people's practices, particular situations and values.

  The Master of Interaction Design is attractive to different types of learners, namely:

  1. those who are currently working in a job that is not related to interaction design
  2. those working in jobs closely related to interaction design, and
  3. those already working in interaction design-related jobs.

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  The course duration is two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.

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  To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

  Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent

  OR

  • Completed Australian bachelor’s degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

  Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11272 Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design.

  Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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  2025 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students

  As a postgraduate student, you'll be responsible for covering your own tuition fees.

  2025 Tuition Fee

  • Indicative first-year tuition fee:  $35,090.00
  • Indicative total tuition fee:  $71,759.05

  You can choose to pay your fees upfront per session, or if you’re eligible, you can defer them using a government FEE-HELP loan. This loan helps you cover all or part of your tuition fees. Keep in mind that applications for this loan are specific to each course.

  Additional Costs 

  Your tuition fees do not include:

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

  Important Information 

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table

  Alumni Advantage Program 

  As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program. 

  If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.
 

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  Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

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  This course does not require formal training in IT, but experience in IT would be an advantage. Some subjects require development of various implementation skills, and so an enthusiastic approach to development of technical proficiency is important, but no previous knowledge is expected.

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  Students may be eligible for up to a total of 24cp of subject exemptions based on recognition of prior learning (RPL) as follows:

  • Students who have completed equivalent subjects in a postgraduate program or UTS undergraduate program if the subjects previously completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course.
  • Subject exemption is applicable only to STM91221 Core Subjects A.

  Other/additional RPL may be granted via subject substitution to an alternative/advanced postgraduate subject in a similar field of study.

  To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course.

• Articulation with UTS courses arrow_forward_ios

  This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design (C11272), the Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design (C06123), the Master of Interaction Design (C04222), and the Master of Interaction Design (Extension).