Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Diploma of Design/Bachelor of Design
236161
Creative and Performing Arts
The Diploma of Design is a pathway to the Bachelor of Design. Develop foundational skills in a supportive environment, preparing for success in your future studies.
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$12400 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Gold Coast
Start Date
Mar 2027
Jul 2027
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

The Diploma of Design is a pathway program to help you transition into the Bachelor of Design. You’ll study introductory courses in design concepts, motion design, design technologies, and creative content strategies. These courses underpin the foundations of our three-year Bachelor of Design program and provide an important basis for formulating and communicating your ideas, for impact. You will also experience a foundation course that prepares you for your university studies while developing transferable skills such as academic writing, communication and digital literacy. You’ll develop knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment alongside your peers in the bachelor’s degree, setting you up for success in your future studies. For more course information, visit Diploma of Design/Bachelor of Design at GU.

Griffith University

Note

Griffith University will commence making offers on XX November 2026. The Minimum Selection Threshold (ATAR/Selection Rank) for Trimester 1, 2027 entry will be 60.00.

Combined diploma/degrees

Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Design.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Other requirements

It is recommended that students have their own laptop computer by the start of first year. Information on computers, computer configuration and recommended software should be discussed with the course convenor.

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

Notes

* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Design will help you accomplish your learning and professional goals, while fostering a sense of career direction. You will learn in innovative, creative studio spaces at the Queensland College of Art and Design and leverage unique opportunities in our world-class facilities, including galleries and purpose-built design studios.

Membership

The Bachelor of Design is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia.

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