Advance your skills and knowledge in the creative industries
In an industry where change is the only constant and innovation is key, postgraduate qualifications from the Queensland College of Art (QCA) will provide you with advanced knowledge in innovative practices giving you the skills to progress to leadership roles in the creative industries.
Become a creative leader
Master of Design
Learn how to harness innovation within the context of design-led thinking as a proven problem-solving technique to apply to complex real-world problems in society and business and develop adaptable design strategy skills.
Master of Arts in Visual Arts
Explore innovation within contemporary visual culture and extend on your studio art practice while experimenting across a broad range of media including drawing, painting, photography, print making, jewellery and sculpture.
The Griffith Advantage
Ignite your imagination
Study at our South Bank campus, in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural precinct, in our new cutting-edge facilities. Collaborate with like-minded students across a range of creative disciplines.
Career outcomes
Depending on your degree and specialisation, you may find opportunities in a wide range of global industries and careers, including advertising, industrial design, art galleries, media and education.
Learn from the best
Study at the QCA and join a thriving community of designers, artists, and photographers. Learn from the people who are already pushing the boundaries of the visual and creative arts industry.
| Degree | Campus | Admission Requirements | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts | South Bank | Bachelor degree or higher, or relevant work experience | 0.5 years FT 1 year PT |
| Graduate Certificate of Design | South Bank | Bachelor degree or higher, or relevant work experience | 0.5 years FT 1 year PT |
| Master of Arts in Visual Arts | South Bank | Bachelor degree or higher | 1 to 2 years FT 4 years PT |
| Master of Design | South Bank | Bachelor degree or higher | 1 to 2 years FT 4 years PT |
| Master of Visual Arts | South Bank | 2 years FT 4 years PT | |
| Doctor of Visual Arts | South Bank | 3 to 4 years FT 6 years PT |
It is important to check the degree requirements including placement requirements, before you apply.
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Griffith celebrates recipients of 2021 Australia Day honours
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Design graduate recognised for inspiring works
Queensland College of Art Design graduate Rachele Andrews was recently announced the winner of the 2020 Design Institute of Australia Queensland Visual Communication Graduate of the Year. Rachele was awarded for works including: ‘Children of a Welcoming Australia‘, an educational workbook for children raising awareness about refugees and Australia’s multicultural society; a plant manag...