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4 core subjects plus 4 elective subjects selected from a specialisation pathway (or mix-and-match).
Online, On campus, Blended
14 Sep 2026 | 15 Feb 2027
Course Overview
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. More 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. Download course guide Start online application Study mode Online, On campus, Blended Campus locations* Sydney, Melbourne, Online Student Domestic International Course duration 1 year full time, 2 years part time Start date 14 Sep 2026 15 Feb 2027 View all key dates Fee & scholarships Learn more This is an AQF Level 5 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd T/A Billy Blue College of Design. *For more details on international student study options .
Where You Can Study
Sydney
1 Chambers Rd, Leura, NSW 2780
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Introduction to Design Studies
Design Context
Digital Design Foundations
Design Studio 2
Design Drawing
Bespoke Decoration
Product Knowledge
History of Architecture, Interior Design and Decoration
Digital Environments and Human Scale
Principles of Structure
Fashion Illustration
Introduction to Branded Fashion Technical Drawing
Fashion vs Clothing
Design Studio 3
Typography
Publishing and Media
Interaction Design
Motion Design
Marketing in the Digital Era
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Fashion Concepts
Customer Experience Management
Construction and CAD
Interior Design Practice
Common Questions
Yes, Torrens University Australia offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the Motivational Scholarship (up to 25% off tuition), the PEPEA Scholarship (50% off), and pathway scholarships for students coming from partner institutions. Scholarship eligibility and value vary depending on faculty, study level, and enrolment status.
Torrens University Australia offers an Offshore Online Scholarship for international students studying online while residing outside Australia, providing up to 30% off tuition fees for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses across all faculties.
The Motivational Scholarship for Trimester 1 Accelerated intake offers 30% off tuition fees for new students commencing in Trimester 1 Accelerated 2026, and applies to all faculties except BMIHMS, Nursing, and Higher Degrees by Research programs. Eligibility for the Diploma of Design would depend on the faculty it falls under.
Torrens University Australia scholarships, such as the Motivational Scholarship and PEPEA Scholarship, are awarded for the entire duration of the course, meaning eligible students receive the tuition reduction throughout their studies.
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