Diploma of Design
University of Canberra
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
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.
On completion of the diploma, students are eligible to enter the second year of all degrees within the design and built environment programs. This includes 361125 Bachelor of Building and Construction Management (Honours), 362107 Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design), 362109 Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design), 362108 Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design), 363004 Bachelor of The Built Environment (Architecture), 363005 Bachelor of The Built Environment (Interior Architecture) and 363129 Bachelor of Landscape Design.
Areas of study
2D and 3D design, creative thinking, visual communication.
Career opportunities
Assistant designer, architect designer, landscape designer, interior designer, graphic designer, industrial designer, visual merchandiser.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Optional portfolio: The Faculty of Arts and Design provides portfolio options for entry. In addition to your UAC application, submit your portfolio by email. Details of portfolio entry.
Other applicants
Refer to the UC general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UC website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.
University of Canberra degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Honours
Honours programs are available as an additional year to meritorious students in most UC courses.
Flexible delivery
UC offers a selection of courses through flexible online delivery.