
Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design and Electronic Arts
Engineering, manufacturing and construction
The program introduces students to the fundamentals of human-centred design of products and systems, with a focus on interactive technologies and experiences. It promotes a creative and critical approach, within the framework of research-driven interaction design and user experience methodologies.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 064059G
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Course overview
The program introduces students to the fundamentals of human-centred design of products and systems, with a focus on interactive technologies and experiences. It promotes a creative and critical approach, within the framework of research-driven interaction design and user experience methodologies.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts will have a bachelor's degree. Students enter the program from a wide range of professions including IT, Industrial Design, Fine Arts, Planning, and Humanities. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to this course requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with an average mark of at least 70 Graduate Diploma students may apply to upgrade to the Masters at the completion of their program Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts will have a bachelor's degree. Students enter the program from a wide range of professions including IT, Industrial Design, Fine Arts, Planning, and Humanities. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to this course requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with an average mark of at least 70 Graduate Diploma students may apply to upgrade to the Masters at the completion of their program
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $51,300per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design and Electronic Artssydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

