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Graduate Diploma in Design (Design and Construct)

Australia

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What will I learn?

This unique qualification enables students to see a project from the initial concept and design stages, through to construction, client relations and community needs. It builds on the knowledge and skills already attained and will extend your learning in preparation for a rewarding career across a range of employment sectors that combine both design and construction. The School of Art, Architecture and Design boasts state-of-the-art design studios and workshops where you will be able to develop practical skills, while teaching staff offer guidance, knowledge and links to industry. Our teaching staff are professional designers, so the curriculum is industry-relevant and mostly practical in nature. You will also work 麻豆原创 world-class researchers in design1 so you can be assured that by studying this graduate diploma at UniSA you will take away industry-relevant skills and knowledge. This graduate diploma is also a pathway to further study, and with just one additional year of study you can graduate with a Master of Design. This postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the innovative, changing world of design. You will study emerging trends and technologies, contemporary design issues, construction challenges and management. With a strong focus on construction challenges, design principles and client considerations, you will build on your previously acquired knowledge and skill set. In addition to fundamental practical skills (you will spend a large portion of your time on-site) a key part of your learning will relate to advanced research skills and you will graduate with the cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research.

Which department am I in?

UniSA Creative

CRICOS

082775G

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$36,100.00 (US$ 23,791) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

University of South Australia (UniSA)

City West Campus,

North Terrace,

ADELAIDE,

South Australia,

5000, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$36,100.00 (US$ 23,791) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

University of South Australia (UniSA)

City West Campus,

North Terrace,

ADELAIDE,

South Australia,

5000, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have completed a three-year Bachelor degree from a recognized higher education institution, or equivalent, in a related discipline.

Alternative Entry

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in an unrelated discipline, plus two years of professional experience in a related discipline, or applicants who do not have a completed degree but who have seven years of professional experience in a related discipline will also be considered.

Related design disciplines include:

Communication Design: visual communication design; graphic design; graphic communication; communication design.
Contemporary Art : visual art; contemporary art; illustration and animation.
Design and Construct: architecture; planning and urban design.
Industrial Design: industrial design; product innovation; product design; furniture design.
Interior Architecture: interior architecture; interior design; furniture design; architecture.
Sustainable Design: architecture; interior architecture; industrial design; furniture design; planning and urban design; contemporary art.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of South Australia

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