Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design

About the course

This graduate diploma builds advanced capability in interaction design for graduates from other disciplines. You’ll develop core skills for designing usable, human-centred digital products and learn the end-to-end design process for interactive technologies. The program includes foundational study to support a career transition into the UX/interaction design industry, completed in one year of full-time postgraduate study in design. The programme advances creative direction, digital production, and design thinking for professional media and innovation-led studios.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles creating and improving digital experiences across technology, government, education and consulting. Typical pathways include interaction designer, UX designer, UI/experience designer and related roles in multidisciplinary product teams. You’ll be prepared to contribute to studio-style, real-world design projects and move into professional practice after completing a one-year graduate diploma in interaction design. Preparing graduates for creative direction, digital media production, and advanced design leadership roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)