GraduateArts & Design
Graduate Diploma in Strategic Design
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Strategic Design at Queensland University of Technology is a one-year graduate diploma. It is offered through the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice. This course is a career-focused learning experience that is a solid pathway to further studies such as the Master of Design (Strategic Design) or research-based careers. Graduates pursue roles such as business analyst, design strategist, design thinking facilitator and entrepreneur.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Year 1
- Semester 1: Design Strategy and Leadership
- Participatory Design and Engagement
- Design Tools and Tactics
- Design Discovery and Review
- Year 1
- Semester 2: Design Ethics and Impacts
- Designers as Intermediaries
- Digital Design and Technology
- Speculative Design and Futuring
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
You must have completed one of the following: 0.5 year program: completed Graduate Certificate in Strategic Design; 1 year program: a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
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