Course Overview

About This Course

Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia is a leader in higher education for the design and creative industries. The Graduate Certificate of Design (AQF Level 8) is a postgraduate course offered by Whitehouse Institute. Whitehouse fosters a learning and teaching culture that values scholarship, critical reflection, diversity and equity. Whitehouse nurtures creativity and advances innovation, sustainability, leadership and entrepreneurship, enabling students to develop design skills for continuous learning throughout their lives. Whitehouse prepares graduates as designers of the future for careers in fashion, creative direction and styling, and interior design; and as creative practitioners, Whitehouse graduates employ cutting-edge technologies to further industry engagement, foster equitable business practices and grow the economy of the design industry.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

55 Renwick St, Redfern, NSW 2016672 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 300059 Shafston Avenue, Kangaroo Point, QLD 416955 Renwick St Redfern, 2016 New South Wales672 Bourke Street Melbourne, 3000 Victoria59 Shafston Avenue, Kangaroo Point, 4169 QueenslandSURRY HILLSRedfernKangaroo PointMelbourne

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Design are not explicitly detailed on this page
Domestic and International entry requirements are available via separate sections on the Whitehouse website
Applicants may be required to submit a creative portfolio and motivational statement
Applicants may be required to attend an in-person interview
Academic Credit / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be awarded for accredited subjects previously undertaken at another education provider and/or relevant industry experience
Advanced Standing may be awarded to students who have completed courses in a similar field of study

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Whitehouse prepares graduates as designers of the future for careers in fashion, creative direction and styling, and interior design; and as creative practitioners, Whitehouse graduates employ cutting-edge technologies to further industry engagement, foster equitable business practices and grow the economy of the design industry.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I study the Graduate Certificate of Design?

The Graduate Certificate of Design is offered at Whitehouse Institute's purpose-built design campuses in Sydney (55 Renwick St, Redfern NSW), Melbourne (672 Bourke Street, VIC), and Brisbane (59 Shafston Avenue, Kangaroo Point QLD), each providing state-of-the-art facilities.

What level is the Graduate Certificate of Design?

The Graduate Certificate of Design is an AQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification offered by Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia.

What resources do students have access to while studying at Whitehouse?

Students have exclusive access to digital resources including FREE Adobe Creative Cloud, trend-forecasting services, a specialist design library, one of the largest design collections from Louis Vuitton/Burberry/Sacai etc, a student rooftop garden, student pool area, and fully-equipped photography studios.

Can I get academic credit for previous studies when applying to the Graduate Certificate of Design?

Yes. Credits for single subjects may be awarded for accredited subjects previously undertaken at another education provider and/or relevant industry experience. To apply, you must download and complete the Application for Academic Credit, include all subject titles and descriptions, and submit it with supporting documentation to Whitehouse Institute.

How do I find out more or apply for the Graduate Certificate of Design?

You can contact Whitehouse Institute by calling 1300 551 433, emailing study@whitehouse-design.edu.au, scheduling a campus tour, or submitting an enquiry through the website to be contacted by a Future Student Advisor who will provide guidance and answer any questions you may have.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $50,000 to $68,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $68,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

Graphic DesignerVisual Communication DesignerUX Designer (User Experience Designer)UI Designer (User Interface Designer)Interaction Designer

Key Skills

Design thinking and human-centred design methodologiesVisual communication and layout designUser experience (UX) research and designInteraction design and UI prototypingBranding, identity design, and brand strategy

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