Diploma of Design

    Diploma of Design

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 24,422 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 14, 2026
    Diploma of Design

    About

    What is a Diploma of Design?

    This Diploma of Design is your all-access pass, allowing you to find your niche in the world of professional design. In just one year, you'll build a solid foundation of the design principles that guide our industry, working alongside other creative rebels and supported by industry pros. This course is the perfect way to kickstart a career.

    In dynamic studios and hands-on environments, you’ll collaborate, tackle and work on real design briefs. Designed for everyone – whether you’re new to the game or already have some design chops – the Diploma of Design serves up a broad taste of the industry. With a plethora of electives, you’ll be able to deep dive into a chosen area and get a taste of Branded Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing and Enterprise, Communication Design, Interior Design or even Architectural Technology. Not sure what you’d choose? We’ve got you covered with our pick and mix option. Tailored specifically for direct entry, this diploma gives you full credit into a bachelor’s degree.

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    Learning outcomes

    • Develop creative confidence in a specialist field of your choice.
    • Learn to create real design solutions to real problems.
    • Learn to examine, question and evolve ideas in the same way professionals do in the industry.
    • Learn how to communicate your design ideas to different audiences.
    • Understand how design shapes the world around us.
    • Understand the impacts of and advocate for ethical design practices.

    Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

    You'll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you're studying Design with us and for six months post graduation.

    Vogue Australia partnership

    We’ve partnered with industry leaders including Vogue Australia, to offer you internship, mentoring and scholarship opportunities.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission criteria

    Before you begin your course application to study as an international student, check that you meet the requirements below.

    Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent

    OR

    Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma

    Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent
    OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment. Contact the International Admissions team for more information.

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    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 5.5

    English Program Requirements

    Entry to all courses requires proficiency in English under the English Language Proficiency Requirements. International applicants and domestic applicants who have not studied at the secondary level in English must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements for English language proficiency, specified by the relevant course as outlined in the Admission Criteria for Torrens University Coursework Programs as listed below.

    Career

    Career opportunities

    The Diploma of Design helps you carve out your career path. While you’re gearing up to master your chosen specialisation with further study, you can kickstart your design career in a variety of junior-level roles.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,422 / year

    How to Apply

    We accept applications throughout the year and international students can apply directly through our online application system.

    If you need help with your application, our international recruitment team can answer any questions about studying at Torrens University Australia or preparing your application, please contact us.

    Our authorised education agents can also help you. Our agents are located throughout the world and will make sure you have the right information for the application process. To find a local agent, visit the International education agents page

    After submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgment email from our admissions team. If we need more information to assess your application we will contact you via email. Otherwise, we will send you an email when we have processed your application.


    *No fees for direct applications to Torrens University
    Diploma of Design
    Torrens University Australia
    Torrens University Australia
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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