Master of Media Design

MasterPostgraduateMedia & Communications

About This Programme

Advanced media and design practice for creative and communication leadership. Billed per subject at AED 9,415, 10 subjects (about AED 94,154 total). Fees are charged per subject per trimester; the figure shown is the published total of 94,150 AED divided across 2 years, so the yearly amount varies with how many subjects you enrol in.

Course Highlights

  • Integrated media experience, creative practice and design studios.
  • Media management, leadership and future design practice.
  • Graduate research practice project.
  • Degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.

What You'll Study

Delivered in weekend classes on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus. Each subject is 6 credit points (the research practice is 12). UOWD charges per subject (AED 9,415.35/subject, VAT inclusive) - the figure shown is an indicative annual over ~2 years.

Core Subjects

  • Integrated Media Experience6 credits
  • Media, Audience, Place6 credits
  • Media Management and Leadership6 credits
  • Media Design and Creative Industries6 credits
  • Creative and Critical practice6 credits
  • Future Design Practice6 credits
  • Technology, Presence & Perception6 credits
  • Advanced Design Studio6 credits

Research Practice

  • Graduate Research Practice12 credits

Entry Requirements

English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. TOEFL iBT 88 (not less than 22 Writing, 20 Reading, 17 Listening, 18 Speaking). PTE Academic 62 overall with a minimum 62 in each communicative skill.

UOWD publishes no school-system entry matrix for postgraduate study; the English requirement above is the published one and is higher than the undergraduate band.

Careers

Graduates work across advertising, marketing, PR, broadcasting, print and social media, NGOs and the arts and heritage sector.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia, TEQSA-registered).

Programme Details

Award

Master of Media Design

Start Date

September 2026 (also January & April intakes)

Typical Offer

Bachelor's + IELTS 6.5

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Media & Communications

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Postgraduate

Tuition Fee

AED 47,075 total

Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.

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