Course Overview

About This Course

The Design industry is expanding from traditional Graphic Design, Spatial Design, and Web Design to emerging fields such as Design Thinking, Service Design, and Human-Centred Design.

These new design practices are in high demand in areas such as Business Management, Communications, Public Health and Health Sciences. This shift offers new and exciting employment opportunities to graduates with Design Thinking competencies. The Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking equips students with the skills and knowledge required in contemporary industry practices that require people-focused innovations. Focusing on emerging design skill sets and mindsets, this course delivers comprehensive training for graduates to engage with transformative capabilities through Design Thinking. This course engages students in hands-on projects, collaborative exercises, and real-world simulations in social, cultural, technological and environmental challenges. Our staff members, consisting of research experts and industry leaders, will mentor students in developing a portfolio that showcases strong design abilities to prospective employers. Upon graduation, students will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and industry connections needed to embark on rewarding careers that involve Design Thinking and Human-Centred Design. Graduates may choose to work in established design agencies, corporate sectors, innovative tech companies, government and public sectors, or even launch their entrepreneurial ventures. The Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking program will provide them with a solid foundation to embark on the dynamic and ever-evolving world of design.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Perth

500 Wellington Street, Perth, WA 6000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Domestic Students

Provider's Published Fee

AUD $12,300 (estimated 1st year indicative fee)

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Academic Admission requirements (Band 6): Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4): English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
This course is offered to domestic students only; it is not currently open to international student applications.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This course prepares graduates for jobs in Design Thinking, Human-Centred Design, Service Design and Design Research. These emerging design practices contribute creative thinking, empathy building and prototyping skillsets to sectors such as Public Service, Corporate, Not-For-Profit, Social, and Healthcare. Designers work to create products, systems, or environments that are functional and user-friendly, and are adept at working individually or as part of a team, collaborating with other professionals such as engineers, marketers, and project managers to bring their designs to life.

Design Thinking Consultant
Service Designer
Human-Centred Designer
Strategic Designer

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units3 units

DES5102

Design Thinking

20 credit points

DES5110

Visual Communication

20 credit points

DES5115

Design Technologies

20 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking available online or on campus?

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Is the Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking available to international students?

Based on the search filter data on the page, ECU offers postgraduate graduate certificate courses to both domestic and international students. However, specific international availability for the Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking was not confirmed in the search results shown.

What study modes are available for postgraduate graduate certificate courses at ECU?

According to the search filters on the page, ECU's graduate certificate courses are generally available in both full-time and part-time study modes, giving students flexibility in how they complete their qualification.

Application

How to Apply

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Enquire

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Step 02

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Step 03

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$55,000 – $75,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$75,000 – $100,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$100,000 – $135,000/yr

Career Paths

Design Thinking Consultant
Service Designer
Human-Centred Designer
Strategic Designer
UX Designer

Key Skills

Human-centred design research and user empathy mapping
Problem framing and defining wicked problems
Ideation and creative brainstorming facilitation
Rapid prototyping and iterative design testing
Service system design and service blueprinting

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Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking

About This Course

Available Locations

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Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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