Diploma of Design

Your doorway to Design

Unleash your creativity and innovation with our Diploma of Design. Created for those seeking a pathway to a Design degree, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of design thinking, processes, tools and technology. At the end of this course, you'll be able to apply to the faculty of Arts and Design's suite of design degrees, from which you can hone-in on any the design field of your choice.

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

Study opportunities

On finishing your diploma you can enter directly into one of the following courses delivered by the Faculty of Arts and Design, with one year of credit!

• ARB007 Bachelor fo Design
• ARB201 Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
• ARB202 Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)
• ARB203 Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)
• ABB001 Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture)
• ABB002 Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture)
• 290JA Bachelor of Landscape Design
• ABB101 Bachelor of Building and Construction Management (Honours)

Career opportunities

You may choose to enter the design industry directly as a team member or assistant designer in a range of fields, including:

• Architect
• Landscaper
• Interior Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Industrial Designer
• Visual Merchandiser
• Building and Construction Manager

Important information

• It takes 2 terms of full-time study (8 months).
• If English is your 2nd language you will need IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL equivalent. Further information can be found at the following link.

Note: UC College courses fees may differ - please visit our Course Fees page for more information.