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University of Canberra

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Graduate Diploma in Design Strategies

  • Graduate Diploma

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
ARG001, 096394E
Domestic Fees
$22,300 per year
International Fees
$32,900 per year

About this course

This graduate diploma by coursework takes a practice-led approach and provides you with an understanding of the theory and methodologies of applied design for developing innovative solutions for products, interfaces and services.

The course has a strong focus on social and global innovation and you will have access to opportunities to work directly with both government and private industry in Australia and abroad. You will graduate as a well-rounded design student, having also developed key skills in service design and interaction design along the way.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University Admissions Committee.

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Design Strategies may apply and receive credit for the 3 Graduate Certificate (level G) units.

In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and/or employment experience.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • interpret and solve complex problems using design thinking techniques and processes
  • identify and evaluate concepts and theories dealing with service design, design innovation and entrepreneurialism in design
  • develop and review an iterative process of design involving models and prototypes to test and evaluate solutions to a wide variety of design problems
  • integrate design knowledge and ideas to communicate design solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • prepare and present a professional design strategy to create design solutions to social issues of global importance.

Career pathways

  • Design strategist
  • Creative thinker and visualiser
  • Design and project manager
  • Design consultant
  • Design studio manager
  • Service designer
  • Consumer experience and digital strategist
  • Digital innovation manager
  • Experiential designer