Undergraduate · Arts & 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.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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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
Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent); no ATAR requirement, direct-entry pathway program.
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