Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Design

The Graduate Certificate in Design consists of four courses, two in the design core which introduce you to design processes and communication, and two from areas of design practice or other studio electives.

Program Details

• Program Code: 7306
• CRICOS Code: B
• Campus: Paddington
• Total Units of Credit (UOC): 24
• Duration: 0.7 Year(s)
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (includes blended)
• Commencing Terms: Term 1, 2 & 3

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Design requires a Bachelor's degree in any field. Applicants who apply with a Bachelor's degree completed more than 10 years ago can be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Design where they have 5 or more years of professional experience in a design or media-related field since graduation. Applicants without a Bachelor's degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director, on the basis of a Portfolio of work and professional experience.

English Language Requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and examinations.

What Will I Study?

The program introduces you to design processes and practice, with electives including Spatial Experiences, Interaction Design and UX Experience, Visualisation and Visual Effects, Future Making, Graphic Communication, Planar Practices, and Temporal and Spatial Practices.

Future Careers

Potential careers include:

• UX and experiential design
• Graphics, media, and digital design
• Events, theatre, and production design
• Creative consultancies
• Social innovation and entrepreneurship
• Design management and strategy

Fees & Scholarships

• 2026 Indicative CSP First Year Fee: $5,000*
• 2026 Indicative CSP Fee to Complete Degree: $5,000*
• 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $24,500*
• 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $25,000*

Why Study at UNSW?

• Ranked =#2 in Australia for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025)
• Adobe Creative Cloud subscription included from the day you start for the duration of your studies
• Be supported by our diverse, open, and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community
• Learn through research-informed teaching
• Prioritise career success - UNSW has been awarded Most Employable students for six years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 20202025)
• Benefit from strong industry links and partnerships
• Access world-class alumni connections
• Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 20242026)
• Join a community thats part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities