The UNSW Master of Public Relations & Advertising/Master of Design combines two postgraduate degrees over two or three years full-time. You’ll gain a unique combination of strategic communication skills and design practice, as well as a deep conceptual knowledge of media theory and design research.

The Master of Public Relations and Advertising/Design dual award is ideal for industry professionals from advertising or design seeking to advance their career, as well as career-changers wanting to enter vibrant and rapidly evolving industries. Graduates of this program are well-rounded communication professionals known for creativity, design thinking and entrepreneurship.  

Key features

Use the latest media and design technology

You’ll prepare to lead design innovation and creative approaches in the industry. Our digital facilities contain the most current technologies, including media production equipment and advanced design software, through which you can hone your design practice and strategic communication skills.  

Specialised design studio practice

The Master of Design allows you to focus your studio-based courses on a specific area of design and digital media or to put together a suite of courses. Areas of practice include Graphic Communication, Spatial Experiences, Interaction Design and User Experience (UX) Design, Visualisation and Visual Effects and Future Making: Materials and Objects.

Build the right networks  

Our strong industry connections can help you undertake real-world learning through placements and establish networks to boost your career. UNSW’s focus on entrepreneurship provides programs and facilities to nurture start-up aspirations alongside our strong ties to larger media organisations. 

Deep critical thinking 

Our programs are led by academics with extensive years of industry experience. They’ll guide you to think critically about methodologies and contemporary theories, including design thinking, advertising strategies and strategic communication.  Your conceptual understanding will mean you understand the forces shaping the industry and build a career that moves with this exciting sector.