Graduate Diploma of Design

A graduate diploma comprises eight core units of study, and most graduates complete their studies in 1-2 years.

Yes, a graduate diploma provides a direct pathway into a Master degree. Swinburne recommends consulting the entry requirements for your specific course before applying, as details are listed on each course page.

While entry into a graduate diploma with industry experience and no formal qualification is possible, entry into most graduate diploma courses require a minimum of a bachelor degree. Entry requirements are detailed on every course page.

Yes, FEE-HELP is available to local students, permanent humanitarian visa holders, New Zealand Special Category visa holders and overseas trained professionals undertaking bridging study. Eligibility criteria applies. There is no financial assistance or loans available to international students, though continuing international students experiencing financial hardship can apply for a fee extension.

A Graduate Diploma is an advanced, postgraduate qualification that provides the opportunity for further postgraduate study, and entry requires a bachelor degree or extensive, relevant work experience. Whereas TAFE Diplomas and Unilink Diplomas provide practical training with a focus on knowledge that can be applied in the workplace, and may also offer a pathway into a bachelor degree.