Master of Interaction Design

For the Graduate Certificate of Interaction Design (Program Code 5369), students are to complete 8 units from the MIDes course list, comprising -

i.   6 to 8 units from part A; and

ii.  0 to 2 units from part C, or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.

 

For the Graduate Diploma of Interaction Design (Program Code 5370), students are to complete 16 units from the MIDes course list, comprising -

i.   14 to 16 units from part A; and

ii.   0 to 2 units from part C, or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.

 

For the Master of Interaction Design (Program Code 5580), students are to complete 32 units from the MIDes course list, comprising -

i.   18 units from part A; and

ii.   6 to 8 units from part B; and

iii.  4 to 6 units from part C; and

iv.  0 to 4 units from part D, or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.

 

Part A - Compulsory

Course Code Units Course Title
CSSE7030 2 Introduction to Software Engineering
DECO7110 2 Design Thinking
DECO7140 2 Introduction to Web Design
DECO7180 2 Design Computing Studio 1 - Interactive Technology
DECO7230 2 Digital Prototyping
DECO7250 2 Human-Computer Interaction
DECO7350 2 Social & Mobile Computing
DECO7385 4 Physical Computing & Interaction Design Studio

Part B - Research

Course Code Units Course Title
DECO7380 2 Design Computing Studio 3 - Proposal
DECO7381 2 Design Computing Studio 3 - Build
DECO7860 6 Masters Thesis [1]
DECO7861 6 Masters Thesis [2]
DECO7862 6 Masters Thesis [2]
ENGG7811 2 Research Methods
SOCY7329 2 Advanced Issues in Qualitative Inquiry

Part C - Interaction Design Electives

Course Code Units Course Title
DECO7220 2 Graphic Design
DECO7280 2 Design Computing Studio 2 - Testing & Evaluation
DECO6500 2 Advanced Human-Computer Interaction

Part D - Other Electives

Course Code Units Course Title
COMU7014 2 Community Informatics
COMU7304 2 Digital Media Theory and Practice
CSSE7023 2 Advanced Software Engineering
CSSE7201 2 Introduction to Computer Systems
CSSE7306 4 Special Projects in Computer Systems and Software Engineering [3]
HLTH7001 2 Introduction to Digital Health
HLTH7002 2 Digital Health in Clinical Practice
HLTH7003 2 Digital Health and Clinical Communication
HLTH7005 2 e-Healthcare Systems Evaluation
INFS7202 2 Web Information Systems
INFS7900 2 Introduction to Information Systems
INFS7903 2 Relational Database Systems
MATH7861 2 Discrete Mathematics
MGTS7601 2 Managing Organisational Behaviour
PHIL7111 2 Critical Reasoning (Graduate)
TIMS7301 2 Principles of Entrepreneurship
TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business Sustainability and Innovation
WRIT6001 2 Academic English & Thesis Writing for International Students

Courses offered on an occasional basis

Course Code Units Course Title
COMP7000 2 Special Topics in Computer Science 7A
COMP7001 2 Special Topics in Computer Science 7B
DECO7000 2 Special Topics in Design Computing 7A
DECO7001 2 Special Topics in Design Computing 7B
DECO7002 2 Special Topics in Design Computing 7C
DECO7003 2 Special Topics in Design Computing 7D

End notes

  • [1] Approval from the Executive Dean, Head of School or Program Coordinator required.
  • [2] This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same code in each semester.
  • [3] Enrolment in this course involves a selection process and requires prior approval.