Graduate Certificate of Design

Entry Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor degree or equivalent

OR

Completion of any recognised Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of work experience demonstrated by a resume.

Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent

OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.

Course Details

A Graduate Certificate of Design equips you with advanced design and problem-solving skills to enhance professional practice. You’ll explore new technologies, learn new design methodologies and develop modern practices to solve business or societal problems through design thinking and critical analysis.

This course aims to provide an understanding of critical and creative thinking to solve complex problems with innovative solutions through design.

Alongside the three core subjects –Professional Identity, Design Methods and Design Communication – you’ll also complete one elective from our postgraduate UX Design program or Project Management programs, ensuring you graduate as a design expert with an extensive understanding of operating in global creative businesses.

If you don’t have an undergraduate degree in design, this course offers a platform to start exploring new opportunities in the field. Or to level up your current career by learning how to transform your business model or solve complex societal challenges.

Learning outcomes

Analyse current practices and trends in design practice as they relate to social, cultural, economic and environmental contexts.

Research information and theoretical concepts to inform the development of design outcomes and solutions through analysis and synthesis.

Communicate concepts and processes to justify design outcomes or solutions.

Demonstrate informed judgement and effective management to facilitate collaboration across global teams and communities.

Practice critical and creative thinking to define and solve problems through design projects.

Career opportunities

Upon graduating, you’ll be well equipped for a successful career as an inter-disciplinary designer. Embark on your adventure and apply the theoretical and practical skills you’ve learnt, flexing your advanced skills in digital software and design methodologies to solve complex business problems through design. You will be ready to pursue a career in one of the below roles or pursue further study with the Master of Design.

Potential career paths

Art Director

Design Strategist

Design Researcher

User Experience Designer

Service Designer

Product Manager