Graduate Diploma in Design (Sustainable Design)

This industry-relevant postgraduate qualification equips you with sustainable design knowledge - it's also a pathway to a Master of Design. As a design student you will practice your skills in our state-of-the-art, world-class design studios and workshops that boast digital fabrication equipment such as:

• laser cutters
• CNC routers
• 3D printers
• industry-standard motion-capture and virtual reality systems

In addition to this practical experience, you will also benefit from our strong industry links and our world-class teaching staff. Our commitment to research with an industry focus is unprecedented in South Australia. Our teaching staff are professional designers, so the curriculum is industry-relevant and mostly practical in nature. You will also work alongside 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. We are also fast becoming a renowned centre of innovation and enterprise in the sectors that will drive Australia's future, including smart manufacturing.

1 Results in Design Practice and Management - 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

Sustainability, emerging materials, new technologies and research are focal points of this graduate diploma. You will also study sustainable design theory and practice; social, cultural, economic and technological advancements and their impact on sustainable design; and research methodologies.

This graduate diploma comprises design research studio classes, sustainable design theory classes, research methods classes, and a selection of electives.

Job prospects in this field are looking good, with strong growth in employment expected in Australia through to November 20201. This graduate diploma allows you to augment your existing qualifications and career paths to include a sustainable design perspective and understanding. You could find work in construction; planning and development; renewable industries; government; merchandising; or design research and management. Careers to consider:

• sustainable design consultant: advise clients to ensure their products, services and buildings improve environmental performance and reduce environmental impact
• project manager: responsible for delivering a project on time and within budget

To increase employability in this competitive industry it is recommended that students complete the additional year of study required at attain a Master of Design.

1 Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections