Master of Music Therapy at The University of Melbourne

A research degree is an advanced program of study allowing you to investigate a topic relevant to your field. Under the supervision of world-class researchers, you will learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to some of the world's greatest challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It's your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings. Areas of research include a wide range of topics from: creative industries design visual art architecture planning digital arts and humanities media and communication creative writing performing arts music film studies linguistics and languages journalism media arts

A research degree is an advanced program of study allowing you to investigate a topic relevant to your field. Under the supervision of world-class researchers, you will learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to some of the world's greatest challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It's your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings. Depending on your area of interest, you can study a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Professional Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy (by Portfolio of Publications) or Masters by Research. Areas of research include a wide range of topics from: creative industries design visual art architecture planning digital arts and humanities media and communication creative writing performing arts music film studies linguistics and languages journalism media arts

This hands-on postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the innovative, changing world of design. You will study emerging trends and technologies, contemporary design issues, design thinking methodologies, qualitative research practices and sustainability. This degree explores the intricacies of product design, further building on your existing knowledge and skill set. You will develop the tools and techniques to investigate and analyse human centred design problems and develop techniques to manage complex design projects. You will also develop knowledge and skills in design thinking principles and practices as they are applied to industrial design projects. Emerging materials and processing technologies will be covered, as will manufacturing, technical skills and 3D design. Much of your study will take place in our custom-built workshops that are fitted out with digital fabrication equipment such as laser cutters, CNC routers and 3D printers, as well as industry-standard motion-capture and virtual reality systems. In addition to these fundamental practical skills, a key part of your learning will relate to advanced research skills and you will graduate with the cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research. You may also complete an industry placement as part of your studies. Human centred research and design thinking processes as applied to industrial design problems is at the core of your experience. It involves using various techniques to investigate design problems, come to a deep understanding of the context, and then develop and implement innovative and appropriate solutions for the problem. Emerging materials, processing technologies and sustainability are also key focuses, and you will develop an advanced understanding of product design and graduate with the ability to develop and design: physical products systems interfaces You will also acquire: high level design thinking skills using a variety of methods and processes high level technical skills needed for digital prototyping and the development of 3D design the ability to use knowledge of existing and emerging materials and processing technologies for high and low volume manufacturing the ability to work through complex industrial design problems cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research This degree comprises design research studio classes, research methods and a selection of electives.