Course overview
In the higher education diploma year, students develop an understanding of the core concepts and technical skills needed for a career in design. Combining design creativity with business skills allows students to take advantage of the commercialization of graphic and communication design, interior and spatial design, product and 3D design, and visualisation and immersive design. Students have the opportunity to develop a unique range of skills and abilities to bridge the creative-business divide. On successful completion of the diploma, students progress into the Griffith University dual degree with credit. For more information, refer to separate entries for Diploma of Design at Griffith College and Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business at Griffith University.
Course record
Majors
Bachelor of Design: Immersive Design; Interaction Design; Interior and Spatial Design; Product Design; Visual Communication Design. Bachelor of Business: Accounting; Asian Business; Behavioural Science; Economics, Employment Relations; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Finance; Financial Planning; Human Resource Management; International Business; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Marketing; Politics and Public Policy; Real Estate and Property Development Management; Sport Management; Sustainable Business; Tourism Management.
Career Opportunities
Design educator; design manager; digital media specialist; digital web designer; furniture designer; graphic designer; interior designer; product designer.
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Gold CoastQLDFebruary 2026
- Gold CoastQLDJune 2026
- Gold CoastQLDOctober 2025
- Gold CoastQLD

