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About the course
The Graduate Diploma in Design develops your understanding of design’s role in contemporary business and helps you apply design thinking to complex, real-world problems. You’ll build capability in creative and critical approaches to problem solving through practical design methods and projects. The course can also provide a pathway into further study in design at postgraduate level in the design discipline. The programme advances creative direction, digital production, and design thinking for professional media and innovation-led studios.
Career outcome
Graduates can apply design thinking and design-led innovation to roles that require creative problem solving and strategic planning. The course supports careers in design and business contexts such as service and experience design, innovation and transformation teams, product and project roles, and consultancy. Skills are relevant across industries where customer-centred strategy and innovation are valued in design-focused practice. Preparing graduates for creative direction, digital media production, and advanced design leadership roles.
Entry requirements
A bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
Average Salary***
