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Master of Design Innovation
University of Wollongong Malaysia
- Shah Alam, Malaysia
- 1.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A structured research doctorate in design innovation leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Design Innovation can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Wide range of careers prepared by doctoral study
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Design Innovation (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Coursework: bachelor degree with CGPA 2.50 or equivalent
- or 5 years of relevant experience with approval. Research: bachelor degree with CGPA 2.75 (2.50 - 2.74 or 2.00 - 2.49 with 5 years' experience by approval). English: IELTS 6.0.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with CGPA 2.50 or equivalent, Or 5 years relevant experience with institutional approval
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge 169
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Online Registration
- Health Declaration Form
- Passport Copies of All Pages
- Certified Academic Certificates and Transcripts
- Passport-Sized Photograph
- English Language Proficiency Evidence If Applicable
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and intake dates on its page (https://www.uow.edu.my/study-at-uow-malaysia/intake-dates-application/). Create an account and apply online at https://uowedu.appianportals.com/uowm-apply
- choosing the programme and session (application fee not published). Upload identification and qualification documents. Track the offer in the portal and clear any offer conditions. Accept the offer and pay the minimum payment
- then upload proof of payment to confirm enrolment (fees are due before each semester).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM43,884 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Utropolis Glenmarie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Communication & Creative Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
June 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.33 years.
Tuition is RM43,884 MYR per year. The estimated living cost is $5,000 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 169. A portfolio is required.

