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Diploma of Design (2-Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of Architectural Design

Navitas Group - Griffith College - Gold Coast Campus

Australia,Queensland

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 38,950/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Oct 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1997

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Level 4, International Building G52 Parklands Drive, Southport QLD 4215

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Diploma of Design (2-Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of Architectural Design

Program Overview

Diploma of Design

If you love being creative and problem-solving, the Diploma of Design is a perfect way to develop the knowledge and skills to kickstart your career.

Studio practice combined with theoretical studies will enable you to develop strong foundational design skills and unique problem-solving capabilities. The Diploma of Design will empower you to have a positive impact on the world and open the door to a multitude of exciting creative career pathways.

After learning the foundation of design across disciplines, including visual communication, interaction design, product design, and interior design, you will be able to pursue your studies at Griffith University.

Enter directly into the second year of a Bachelor of Design and select from any of the Design Majors or consider alternative pathways to a various range of creative degrees.

Leading to: Bachelor of Architectural Design

Start your path to becoming an architect. Utilise your creativity and technical expertise to transform your passion for design into a rewarding career. With five-star ratings for learner engagement and skills development*, this degree will give you the tools to design, plan and build for the future.

Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Architectural Design

Build on your design and problem-solving skills while learning how to balance aesthetics, function and user needs in architectural projects.
Focus on sustainable design and creating resilient buildings for tropical, sub-tropical and coastal environments, preparing you for work in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific.
Learn to use green technologies and sustainable practices to tackle the challenges of the future.
Work in small, expert-led design studios for personalised guidance on real projects to develop your creative and technical skills.
Join a supportive community with access to a strong alumni network for mentoring and career support.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Undergraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2026		Closed
jun 2026		Closed
oct 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 38,950 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Navitas Group - Griffith College - Gold Coast Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5 - 5 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 42.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships* are only available to new international students commencing in the Trimester 1 (March) or Trimester 2 (June) 2026 intake who have not studied at Griffith College in any previous study period.

To qualify for a scholarship, students must:

Accept their offer by the cut-off date for each trimester
Meet all applicable conditions outlined in their Letter of Offer
Pay all relevant fees
Commence study in their accepted intake (no deferrals)
Remain enrolled past census date

Institute Name	Scholarship Value	Eligibility
Griffith College	AUD $2,500	A minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 7.0 is required on conclusion of the students’ first study period. Scholarship is paid prior to commencement of second study period, subject to GPA being met Excluded: Master's Qualifying Program, Diploma of Health Care, Government-Sponsored students Terms and conditions apply. Find out more: www.griffithcollege.edu.au/how-apply/scholarships/scholarships
Griffith University	20% off tuition	Achieve a GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 to receive 20% off tuition fees at Griffith University Valid for entire degree, subject to student maintaining the required GPA and other requirements Terms and conditions apply. Find out more: www.griffith.edu.au/international/scholarships-finance scholarships/international-academic-merit-scholarship

Scholarships can only be redeemed for their intended purpose; they are not transferable or exchangeable in any way. Quotas apply to all scholarships; delays in accepting your offer may affect eligibility. Students will receive scholarship payments post-census and/or in their second study period subject to GPA requirements being met.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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