UndergraduateArts & Design
Diploma of Design
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A one-year pathway diploma delivered by UC College over three trimesters at the Bruce campus, worth 24 credit points, combining first-year design studio and theory units with a required Academic English unit and academic-skills teaching. On completion, students progress directly into the second year of University of Canberra design bachelor's degrees. Entry requires IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. It suits students, particularly international students, who do not meet direct entry or who want a supported first year while building English and studio skills. UC College runs the same model in Business, Communication, Health, Information Technology and Science.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
Year 1, UCC Term 1
4 units- 9487Academic English
- 11170Business Communication
- 8330Digital Environment
- 11330Professional Orientation
Year 1, UCC Term 2
4 units- 11021BE: Visual Communication
- 10187Built Environment Technology 1
- 11009Business Decision Making
- 11174Introduction to Management
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Arts & Design lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
Completion of year 12 or equivalent and evidence of some previous design studies or submission of a scanned design portfolio. Students onshore will be selected by an interview process.
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