AUG Social Media
AUG Student Services logo
Menu
The University of Sydney logo

Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts (Audio and Acoustics)

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
Apply

About the course

This master’s degree develops human-centred design skills for products and systems with an emphasis on interactive technologies and experiences. The Audio and Acoustics specialisation builds capability in interactive sound for emerging digital environments. You’ll learn through collaborative design studios and technical workshops, producing a professional portfolio and completing a capstone project, internship or graduation design project in master’s level interaction design and electronic arts.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles designing interactive products, services and experiences, including user experience and interaction design. The Audio and Acoustics specialisation supports careers in interactive sound, audio experience design and creative technology roles across digital product teams, media/creative industries, and innovation-focused organisations. Portfolio development plus a capstone project, internship or graduation design project helps build industry-ready experience for master’s level work in design and electronic arts.


Living Costs in Sydney**


living costs restaurant icon
Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
living costs house icon
Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
living costs house icon
Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
living costs transportation icon
Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
living costs utilities icon
Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


Salary Chart
*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

tick icon International:

A$51,300 per year

tick icon Local:

CSP: A$9,537
Full Fee Paying: A$32,000

Contact us for more details

Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

February, August

campus icon Campuses

The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

tick icon Course Code

MAINDEAR2AUD

hotline icon Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

email icon Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

FIND OUT MORE

Related Courses