GraduateArts & Design
Graduate Certificate of Design
Torrens University Australia, Multi-campus, national, Australia
About this program
The graduate certificate runs three core subjects (Professional Identity, Design Methods, Design Communication) plus one elective, choosing between a UX design stream (User Research, User Experience Design, Multi-Platform Experience Design) or a project-management stream, over six months full time.
No prior design background is required, and the course functions as an entry point into design thinking for professionals from other fields as well as a design-specific qualification.
Delivered on campus at Sydney and online, 6 months full time or 1 year part time.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- Professional Identity
- Design Methods
- Design Communication
Elective stream (choose one): UX Design (User Research, User Experience Design, Multi-Platform Experience Design) or Project Management (Principles of Project Management, Contracts and Procurement, Project Planning and Budgeting)
- 3 core subjects and 1 elective
- 6 months full time
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Completion of a Bachelor degree or equivalent; OR completion of a recognised Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
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