Overview

The Interaction Design and Electronic Arts (Audio and Acoustics) program at the University of Sydney is aimed at talented people who are seeking a career in user experience, interaction design, or who wish to use technology creatively for design and commercial purposes.

Career paths

As a graduate of the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts, you will become proficient in the creative use of new technologies which they can then utilise in a practical way in a wide range of professional and artistic settings. Specialising in Audio and Acoustics will enable you to work in the emerging area of interactive sound in entertainment, buildings and public spaces.

Areas studied in this course will prepare you for roles such as:

Interaction designer
Usability engineer
New media artist
Creative director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Coding
Experience Design Laboratory
Design Practice and Management
Strategic Design and Leadership
Audio Systems and Measurement
Digital Audio Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

User Experience Design Human Computer Interaction Sound Engineering View 18 other Masters in Human Computer Interaction in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 088318F
a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification with a credit average mark across all units; or
completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma; or
completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with an average mark of at least 70.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51300 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

9537 AUD / year

≈ 9537 AUD / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Interaction Design and Electronic Arts (Audio and Acoustics).

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Additional Details

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