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Swinburne University of Technology

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Graduate Diploma of Design

  • Graduate Diploma

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
GD-DESG, 088129M
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Aug
Domestic Fees
$26,200 per year / $26,200 total
International Fees
$32,600 per year

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Design offers students a unique opportunity to develop and expand upon their disciplinary design practice. The course is designed for a wide variety of students who have previous qualifications and/or experience in design or related fields. It caters for students who want to advance existing expertise and experience within a chosen design field such as visual communication design, industrial design, interior architecture or digital media design, as well as providing opportunities to broaden their skills and knowledge in design practice.
The course emphasises a mix of interdisciplinary collaboration and has a project-based studio learning environment to develop professional capability in their chosen field, and expand their knowledge in areas such as inclusive design, new technologies and design management. The course will equip students with professional capabilities and knowledge as emerging leaders in their field, and the industry-ready skills and strategies that enable them to become accomplished practitioners.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

The Swinburne Graduate Attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:

  • capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
  • ntrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
  • effective and ethical in work and community situations
  • adaptable and able to manage change
  • aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural).

Course structure

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Design, students must complete 100 credit points comprising:

  • 4 Design Core units (50 credit points)
  • At least two, and up to four Design Elective units (25 - 50 credit points); and
  • Up to two Elective units (0 - 25 credit points)

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.