UndergraduateArts & Design
Diploma of Design (UniLink) Extended
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Study design and learn how to express your creative ideas through different mediums, including printed media, branding, illustration and packaging. Learn how to create a visual impact through digital publishing, photography and web design, while gaining an understanding of the history, art and culture that influences the industry. Develop critical thinking skills that offer solutions to design challenges and gain experience working as part of a team and individually. Why UniLink? Our UniLink diplomas are designed to provide a seamless connection from diploma to bachelor degree. They're an alternative pathway - with a next gen difference! You'll join our thriving Hawthorn campus community and gain access to all the same Swinburne facilities and support as your degree peers, with the addition of tailored support. You'll have access to increased one-on-one time with your experienced teachers, English language development and learning support, smaller class sizes and increased class time to further develop the skills you need to succeed. View Diploma of Design (UniLink) course handbook Get a copy of our course guide Transitioning into a degree UniLink allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Successful completion of the Diploma of Design (UniLink) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 100 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Diploma of Design (UniLink)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Graphic DesignerANZSCO 232411
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Industrial DesignerANZSCO 232312
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Web DesignerANZSCO 232414
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Successful completion of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. Non-Year 12 entry Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit. Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that.
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