Graduate Certificate of Design
This course is theoretically rich and production-orientated. In just 6 months you’ll evaluate design from an interdisciplinary perspective; analyse design issues; develop new strategies as a design professional; and apply your practical skills to real-world projects. The emphasis in the Interdisciplinary Design Project subject is on understanding through making. You’ll explore the context in which your designs will be used and analyse how they can enrich the world of the user. Your second subject in this short, intense course, Design Research, will give you the opportunity to engage with texts that are influential in the way designers think about their designs and how they will be used.
You’ll complete the course with a current and well-informed understanding of the design process. You’ll recognise the impact design projects and commissions have on the life of the end user. And, you’ll be ready to tackle commissions laterally with imagination and skill. Importantly, this course will give you the opportunity to take some time out from your routine and analyse what design means to you, and it will enhance your design career. Then you can continue with further studies in your field, if you wish, and bring greater insights and expertise to your practice of design.
Campus Information
Sydney
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Intakes
- June
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Art Director
- Design Strategist
PSW Opportunity
Major Cities
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates
Cities and major regional centres
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast Canberra Newcastle/Lake Macquarie
- Wollongong/Illawarra Geelong
- Hobart
International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa.
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa)
Regional centres and other regional areas
All other locations
International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional 2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa.
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent; and
English Language Requirement
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
- Course Code: 095350C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
14459 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A