Course overview
The Diploma of Design provides the foundation for further study in visual communication design and interactive and UX design at Deakin University. Completing a degree in one of these fields offers a wide range of career options across private and public-sector organisations.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the bachelor's degree are open to many opportunities, including the following design careers:
- AR and VR (mixed reality) designer
- animation/motion designer
- art director/creative director
- brand designer
- communication designer
- digital designer
- game designer
- graphic designer
- illustrator and digital artist
- interactive designer
- motion graphics designer
- social media designer
- systems designer
- UI designer
- UX designer
- web designer
Majors
Communication Design, Interactive and UX Design.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australia Year 12 (or equivalent). For example: - VCE (or interstate equivalent) Certificate (scored or unscored) - VCE VM Senior - IB Diploma - NZCEA - VET Certificate IV or above SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australia Year 12 (or equivalent). For example: - VCE (or interstate equivalent) Certificate (scored or unscored) - VCE VM Senior - IB Diploma - NZCEA - VET Certificate IV or above SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants with work and life experience are encouraged to submit a personal statement. Visit our website to see what to include in your personal statement. Resume Applicants with work and life experience must submit a resume, including details of any paid, unpaid, voluntary, school based, full or part-time work and the contact details of one or two professional or personal referees to support your application. Visit our website for more information. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- Melbourne Burwood CampusVIC