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

Navitas Group - University of Canberra College

Australia,Australian Capital Territory

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 30,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jun 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Australian Capital Territory

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1930

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Building 5, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia

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

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

Program Overview

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the UC course you’re aiming for, UC College’s diplomas – also known as higher education diplomas – will provide you with an introduction to your chosen study area. They act as an alternative entry pathway for admission to UC undergraduate courses and prepare you for university study.

Diploma of Design
You have come to the right place. If you are creative and interested in design but concerned about your ATAR or English language skills, our Diploma of Design is the answer. You will open a direct pathway to a Bachelor of Design, or any of the faculty’s suite of design degrees, from which you can focus on any design field you wish.

Study our Diploma of Design at UC and you will:

Learn creative thinking skills
Develop an understanding of visual communication
Become familiar with design technology
Be introduced to 2D and 3D design
Investigate and develop design projects
Work in a design studio environment.
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to enter the design industry.

On successful completion of the Diploma of Design, you’ll receive up to 24 credit points (one year) of advanced standing into the second year of the following Bachelor of Design at the University of Canberra.

Bachelor of Design

Unleash your imagination and master specialist production techniques that help solve complex problems through creativity, innovation, and design.

UC’s new Bachelor of Design will help you develop specialist production skills in areas such as visual communication, industrial design, and user experience design. Throughout your degree, you’ll develop a well-rounded skillset for a range of career options, while enjoying the freedom to specialise in your own area of interest.
The Bachelor of Design is a creative, hands-on, and employment-focused degree, that includes internship opportunities in the second and third years of the course. This means you’ll graduate with career-ready skills and knowledge to succeed in the workplace.

Study a Bachelor of Design at UC and you will:

develop skills in crafting visually appealing graphics and communicating messages effectively.
understand user-centric design principles and create intuitive experiences.
gain insights into design thinking and problem-solving approaches for real-world challenges
employ innovative use of different design techniques across a range of mediums, from digital to physical
learn to apply advanced 2D and 3D digital design technologies

Work Integrated Learning
Take advantage of opportunities for direct industry engagement at every level of your study, including internships with private companies, government departments, advertising and design agencies, and more. You’ll learn about design from real-world industry practitioners and will undertake live industry briefs with the opportunity to progress your designs into production. You’ll work collaboratively with fellow Bachelor of Design students to create products with the potential to sell them on campus and throughout Canberra.

By the time you graduate, you’ll have amassed an impressive portfolio of genuine design projects and will have opportunities for it to be reviewed by industry professionals.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Undergraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

3 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jun 2024		Closed
jun 2025		Open
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Opening Later

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 30,000 per year

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

Living Cost in Navitas Group - University of Canberra College

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 Minimum Listening - 5.5 Minimum Reading - 5.5 Minimum Writing - 5.5 Minimum Speaking - 5.5
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 42.0 Minimum Listening - 42.0 Minimum Reading - 42.0 Minimum Writing - 42.0 Minimum Speaking - 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

2025 T1/S1 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SOUTH ASIA
INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, NEPAL, SRI LANKA AND BHUTAN

UC College is commented to helping international students achieve their goals by offering scholarships to students commencing their studies in 2025.

For International student who is a citizen of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, the scholarship package includes:

WELCOME TO UCC SCHOLARSHIP

Accept your offer to commence studying UCC International Foundation Studies or Diploma programs in Trimester 1 or Semester 1 of 2025, you will be eligible for the Welcome to UCC scholarship.

International Foundations Studies – 15% off the tuition fee
Diploma Programs – 15% off the tuition fee
Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (GCAF) - $2,000 off the tuition fee

ELICOS SCHOLARSHIP

15% scholarship on ELICOS weekly rate for international students when packaged with a UC Colleges and/or University of Canberra academic programs.
Scholarship available for all intakes in 2025.
Sponsored or diplomatic students are excluded.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Scholarship amounts are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD)
Be a citizen of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.
To be eligible for the scholarship, application needs to be shown as ‘Accepted’ in the system on or before 1 December 2024.
Welcome to UCC Scholarship will be applied as a credit to the applicant’s account in the second study period (trimester).
Scholarship will be applied to international students applying for the course from onshore and offshore.
Students must remain enrolled until Friday week 4 of class (after census date) to be eligible.
Limited places available: scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
Sponsored or diplomatic students are not eligible.
Academic program is either a University of Canberra degree program, UCC International Foundation Studies, UCC Diploma, or UCC GCAF.
Scholarships are subject to change or may be discontinued without prior notice.

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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