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Diploma of Design


  • University of Canberra
  • Course CRICOS Code:076136M
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.456
  • Course Duration:1 year
  • Australian State:Australian Capital TerritoryACT
  • Australian City:Canberra
  • Course Intake:Term 1,Term 2,Term 3

Course Description

You have come to the right place. If you are creative and interested in design but concerned about your ATAR or English language skills, our Diploma of Design is the answer. You will open a direct pathway to a Bachelor of Design, or any of the faculty’s suite of design degrees, from which you can focus on any design field you wish. Study our Diploma of Design at UC and you will: * learn creative thinking skills * develop an understanding of visual communication * become familiar with design technology * be introduced to 2D and 3D design * investigate and develop design projects * work in a design studio environment. * develop the knowledge and skills needed to enter the design industry.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Design,Built Environment
Faculty Faculty of Arts and Design
Qualification Level Certificate/Diploma
2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 26,640
Course Duration 1 year
Campus(es) Bruce

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements Completion of year 12 or equivalent and evidence of some previous design studies or submission of a scanned design portfolio. Students onshore will be selected by an interview process.
English Requirements An overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 5.5, with no band score below 5.5. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency req
Portfolio Required YES
Work Experience Required NO