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The Diploma of Design (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree. It includes study in digital, interactive and 3D design. The units are similar bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

Students extend their creative and practical design skills and develop a modern approach to the role of design in society.

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Duration

8 months full-time or equivalent part-time

Intakes

Hawthorn (February, June, October) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time

VTAC course codes

3400236301 (CSP)
3400211523 (IFP)

ATAR 45.00 2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Diploma of Design (UniLink) (8 months) provides a credit-bearing pathway into a selection of design-related bachelor degrees. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs.

Students will extend their creative and practical design skills. They will also develop the ability to:

creatively explore the various principles and elements of graphic design
understand and use language and terminology specific to the design field
understand the historical and cultural background of art and design.

UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Design (UniLink) (8 months), students must successfully complete 100 credit points comprising:

7 core units (87.5 credit points)
1 elective unit (12.5 credit points)

Units of study

Core units

Communication for design (CMS10002)

Introduction to photography (DDD10008)

Brand and identity design (GRA10002)

Digital design (GRA10006)

20th century design (GRA20009)

Design for web (GRA20011)

Design studio (GRA20012)

Elective units

Select one unit from the following:

3D communication (CMS10001)

Packaging design (GRA20013)

Assessment may include a range of formal and informal tasks, including individual and group projects, assignments, presentations and examinations.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities.

Career opportunities

Depending on the area in which students decide to specialise, they may find employment in advertising, animation, design consultancy, graphic design, packaging design, publishing, research and development for manufactured products, design of commercial and residential interiors and public spaces, media and entertainment studios, video games development, web and interactive digital design.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways 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 the second.

Successful completion of Diploma of Design (UniLink) (8 months) allows you to progress to these courses	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Design	8 units
Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours)	8 units
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)	4 units
Bachelor of Games and Interactivity	8 units

This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Fees for 2022

2022 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Amenities fee per year if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$9,668	$9,668	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2022 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

Find out more about fees.

Fees for 2023

2023 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Amenities fee per year if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$10,006	$10,006	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification

VCE prerequisites:

Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in any English or English (EAL)
Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in one of Art, Interactive Digital Media (VCE VET), Media, Product Design and Technology, Studio Arts, Systems Engineering or Visual Communication Design

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 they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Course Prerequisites

VCE: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in any English or English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
VCE Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in one of Art, Interactive Digital Media (VCE VET), Media, Product Design and Technology, Studio Arts, Systems Engineering or Visual Communication Design.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.

How to apply

Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.

Applications for all other intakes should be made directly to Swinburne.

View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.

ATAR 45.00 2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

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