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Graduate Diploma in Design Thinking and Service Innovation

Graduate Diploma.
Murdoch University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This graduate diploma builds capability in design thinking and service innovation to address complex commercial and social challenges. You’ll use human-centred and co-design methods to reframe problems, generate insights and improve customer or user experiences. Practical skills are developed through prototyping and implementation, including a face-to-face real‑world client project. It suits professionals seeking to broaden innovation skills in media, design, business and related areas.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply design thinking and service innovation across industries such as commercial business, resources, creative design and the public sector. The course supports progression into roles focused on user and service experience, product and brand development, and innovation leadership. Typical pathways include user experience designer, brand strategist, product designer, innovation lead and design researcher, using graduate-level skills in Media & Communication.


Living Costs in Perth**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,255 - 1,660
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 866 - 1,146
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$36,000 per year

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A$20,640 per year

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Information

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1 years

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February, July

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Murdoch

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G1084

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMURDOCH 40% ONLINE IWS AUSTRALIA - MACC SCHOLARSHIP

40% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL WELCOME SCHOLARSHIP (IWS) – AUSTRALIA

20% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL WELCOME SCHOLARSHIP (IWS)

Up to A$12,000

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