Diploma Of Design (Unilink)

Swinburne University of Technology

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Career based/Vocational

Qualification

8 Months

Course duration

5/31/2025

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US$21701

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The Diploma of Design (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to the second year of a bachelor degree. It includes study in digital, interactive and 3D design. The units are similar to those offered in the first year of a bachelor degree, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers. Students extend their creative and practical design skills and develop a modern approach to the role of design in society. Course description The Diploma of Design (UniLink) (8 months) provides a direct pathway to second-year university. The units are similar to those in the first year of a bachelor degree at the Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, but the classroom environment is different. Classes are smaller and students will have more individual attention from their teachers to help them adjust to university. Students will extend their creative and practical design skills. They will also develop the ability to: creatively explore the various principles and elements of graphic design understand and use language and terminology specific to the design field understand the historical and cultural background of art and design. UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma. Career opportunities Depending on the area in which students decide to specialise, they may find employment in advertising, animation, design consultancy, graphic design, packaging design, publishing, research and development for manufactured products, design of commercial and residential interiors and public spaces, media and entertainment studios, video games development, web and interactive digital design.

For international students

If youre currently in Year 12 or have completed Year 12 in the last seven years, youll be considered for admission to undergraduate courses primarily based on whether you have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), or an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. English language requirements Satisfactory completion of one of the following: Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 65%, all skills 60%; minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; TOEFL iBT (internet-based) 50 (no less than 5 in reading, 5 in listening, 14 in speaking, 15 in writing); Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 42 (no communicative skills less than 36); any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

8 Months - Full time

Fee

A$32,930.00 (US$ 21,701) per yearAUD $32,930 for the entire course Please check with institution

Start Date

5/31/2025

Address

Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, John Street, HAWTHORN, Victoria, 3122, MELBOURNE, Australia

About

With three spectacular campuses in Melbourne, Australia, and a campus in Sarawak, Malaysia, Swinburne University of Technology is an internationally-recognised institution that takes great pride in providing the best possible platform for students to transition smoothly into a career.
Highly ranked for civil engineering, astronomy and sciences, Swinburne is famed for outstanding teaching and practical, hands-on learning. This is evidenced by the fact that The Good Universities Guide rated Swinburne’s overall teaching quality 83.3%.
Small, manageable class sizes provide students with a great opportunity to get individualised attention from their industry-leading tutors throughout their time at Swinburne. This is evidenced by a five-star student-teacher rating in the 2018 Good Universities Guide.
For more than 50 years, the institution has partnered with organisations in Australia and other countries all around the world, providing its students with ample opportunities for networking and work experience – meaning that they graduate feeling career-ready. With plenty of industry connections and relevant experience, Swinburne graduates will have stand-out CVs and be a step ahead of their competitors in the job market.
The Careers and Employability team are recognised for their hard work at Swinburne. Students are treated to guest speakers, career counselling and lots of guidance on how to create the perfect CV and cover letter when applying for jobs. There are also International Student Advisers on hand to help with anything from personal issues to worries about coursework.
The University features state-of-the-art facilities that allow students to get to grips with the latest equipment before heading out into their respective industries. AUD 100 million has been spent on a new Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre, and the Advanced Technologies Centre includes Australia’s only ‘Smart Structures Laboratory’.

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