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Diploma of Design (3-Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design Navitas Group - Griffith College - Brisbane City Campus Navitas Group - Griffith College - Brisbane City Campus, Australia

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AUD 37000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Diploma of Design
If you love being creative and problem-solving, the Diploma of Design is a perfect way to develop the knowledge and skills to kickstart your career.

Studio practice combined with theoretical studies will enable you to develop strong foundational design skills and unique problem-solving capabilities. The Diploma of Design will empower you to have a positive impact on the world and open the door to a multitude of exciting creative career pathways.

After learning the foundation of design across disciplines, including visual communication, interaction design, product design, and interior design, you will be able to pursue your studies at Griffith University.

Enter directly into the second year of a Bachelor of Design and select from any of the Design Majors or consider alternative pathways to a various range of creative degrees.


Leading to: Bachelor of Design
If you're passionate about contemporary design opportunities and designing for a sustainable future, this degree will equip you with the creative and technical skills and insights to rise to future design challenges. It will prepare you for designing future products, services and systems in a creative and critical way. You will gain an understanding of design thinking techniques, how the world impacts design, and how design shapes the world around us.

In partnership with leading experts and industry, you will gain the skills to tackle real design challenges and devise leading-edge strategies and solutions. Advance your critical and strategic thinking and gain new perspectives on sustainability, while also learning to present your ideas clearly and powerfully.


Major: Visual Communication Design
Explore many different forms of visual and graphic communication and branding, and understand the social contexts and environmental responsibilities of design. You'll learn to develop design solutions, which inform, persuade, provoke, or entertain your audience. You’ll focus on your passion, but also learn how to effectively present and communicate your ideas within this evolving industry.

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025, Jun 2025, Oct 2025

Closed

Jun 2024, Oct 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    37000

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    International Student Scholarship
    Accept your offer by the cut-off date to automatically qualify for an International Student Scholarship, designed to support you as you embark on your study adventure at Griffith College.


    Scholarship Terms and Conditions
    Scholarships are only available to new international students commencing in Trimester 1 (March 2025); and who have not studied at Griffith College in any previous study period.

    To qualify for this scholarship", students must:

    • Accept their offer by the cut-off date: Monday 9th December 2024
    • Pay all relevant fees
    • Commence study in their accepted intake (no deferrals)
    • Remain enrolled past census date
    • Achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 out of 7 (if studying 4 units) or 4.5 out of 7 of studying 3 units) in the first trimester of study at Griffith College

    Scholarships can only be redeemed for their intended purpose and are not transferable or exchangeable in any way. Quotas apply to all scholarships, delays in accepting your offer may affect eligibility.


    International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship

    • Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
    • Have a minimum GPA in previous studies of 5.5 or above on a 7 point scale or equivalent in the most recent recognised qualification.
    • Satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
    • Be a full-time student starting in 2024, 2025 or 2026.
    • Excludes the following programs: Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Dental Health Science, Doctor of Medicine, Master of Dentistry, Master of Pharmacy, Master of Speech Pathology and Graduate Diploma of Flight Management.
    • https://www.griffith.edu.au/international/scholarships-finance/scholarships/academic-excellence

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