Graduate Diploma in Design Strategies

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.Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a foundation of the Graduate Diploma of Design Strategies course, providing you with ongoing opportunities for direct industry engagement, such as connecting with government and private industry in Australia and overseas.Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University Admissions Committee.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.Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Design Strategies may apply and receive credit for the three graduate certificate (level G) units.Progression from this course to the Master of Design Strategies is available by enrolling in additional units.

Graduate Diploma in Design Strategies (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows

• 11070 - Creative Thinking G - 3 cp, Level G 11071 - Ubiquitous Computing and Internet of Things G - 6 cp, Level G 11072 - Designpreneurship G - 3 cp, Level G 11073 - Visualisation and Prototyping G - 6 cp, Level G 11074 - Service Design PG - 6 cp, Level P

Admission 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.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.