Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Diploma of Design/Bachelor of Design
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Creative and Performing Arts
This higher education diploma equips students for diverse careers in design through an integrated blend of practical and theoretical learning. The diploma year emphasises the development of both manual and digital skills, alongside design...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
fee/$26,500
Griffith College - Gold Coast/Griffith University - Gold Coast
Start Date
Oct 2026
Mar 2027
Jun 2027
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

This higher education diploma equips students for diverse careers in design through an integrated blend of practical and theoretical learning. The diploma year emphasises the development of both manual and digital skills, alongside design thinking, problem definition, and problem‑solving capabilities.
Throughout their studies, students gain a distinctive understanding of how global forces influence design, and how design, shapes the world around us. Upon successful completion of the diploma, students transition into the 2nd year of the Griffith University Bachelor of Design.
Refer to separate entries for Griffith College’s Diploma of Design and Griffith University’s Bachelor of Design.

Griffith College

Majors

B Design: Visual Communication Design; Interior and Spatial Design; Product Design; Immersive Design; Interaction Design.

Fee notes

Fees for the Diploma programs are subject to change each year. Please refer to Griffith College tuition fees published for each program and can be found at https://www.griffithcollege.edu.au/study-options/. To calculate your degree fees use the Fee Calculator at http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees

Other requirements

It is recommended that students have their own laptop computer by the start of first year. Information on computers, computer configuration and recommended software should be discussed with the course convenor.

Prerequisites

Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent

Assumed knowledge

English (Units 3 and 4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Advertising specialist; digital designer; games designer; graphic designer; interior designer; product, package and print designer.

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