3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
The Diploma of Design is a pathway program to help you transition into the Bachelor of Design. You’ll study introductory courses in design concepts, motion design, design technologies, and creative content strategies. These courses underpin the foundations of our three-year Bachelor of Design program and provide an important basis for formulating and communicating your ideas, for impact. You will also experience a foundation course that prepares you for your university studies while developing transferable skills such as academic writing, communication and digital literacy. You’ll develop knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment alongside your peers in the bachelor’s degree, setting you up for success in your future studies. For more course information, visit Diploma of Design/Bachelor of Design at GU.
Griffith University
Griffith University will commence making offers on 21 November 2025. The Minimum Selection Threshold (ATAR/Selection Rank) for Trimester 1, 2026 entry will be 60.00.
For available majors, please refer to the separate entry for Griffith University’s Bachelor of Design.
Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Design.
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
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.
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).
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.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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The Diploma of Design will help you accomplish your learning and professional goals, while fostering a sense of career direction. You will learn in innovative, creative studio spaces at the Queensland College of Art and Design and leverage unique opportunities in our world-class facilities, including galleries and purpose-built design studios.
The Bachelor of Design is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia.