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Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design and Electronic Arts

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Diploma introduces fundamentals of human-centred interaction design, focusing on interactive technologies and user experience methods. You’ll develop creative and critical design thinking within a research-informed framework, gaining skills to design products, systems and experiences. The program supports portfolio development and can be tailored through electives. This is graduate-level study in interaction design and electronic arts. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles in user experience and interaction design across digital product teams, design consultancies, and technology-driven organisations. Skills support work designing web and mobile interfaces, prototypes and interactive experiences, and contributing to research-informed UX processes. The portfolio focus can help entry into junior to mid-level design roles or progression toward further postgraduate study in design and visual art. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

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$51,300 per year

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CSP: A$9,537
Full Fee Paying: A$32,000

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Information

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1 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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GNINDEAR1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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