Diploma of Design
Arts and humanities
This Diploma of Design is your all-access pass, allowing you to find your niche in the world of professional design. In just one year, you'll build a solid foundation of the design principles that guide our industry, working alongside other creative rebels and supported by industry pros. This course is the perfect way to kickstart a career. In dynamic studios and hands-on environments, you’ll collaborate, tackle and work on real design briefs. Designed for everyone – whether you’re new to the ga
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Diploma
- AQF 5
- Campus
- Surry Hills
- NSW · +7 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 094008C
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Course overview
This Diploma of Design is your all-access pass, allowing you to find your niche in the world of professional design. In just one year, you'll build a solid foundation of the design principles that guide our industry, working alongside other creative rebels and supported by industry pros. This course is the perfect way to kickstart a career. In dynamic studios and hands-on environments, you’ll collaborate, tackle and work on real design briefs. Designed for everyone – whether you’re new to the game or already have some design chops – the Diploma of Design serves up a broad taste of the industry. With a plethora of electives, you’ll be able to deep dive into a chosen area and get a taste of Branded Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing and Enterprise, Communication Design, Interior Design or even Architectural Technology. Not sure what you’d choose? We’ve got you covered with our pick and mix option. Tailored specifically for direct entry, this diploma gives you full credit into a bachelor’s degree.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
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.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 5.5L 5 · R 5 · W 5 · S 5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent OR Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above OR Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent OR Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level which may include approval of prior study or successful completion of a readiness assessment. 2. Domestic Students: Year 12 certificate (or equivalent) or higher qualification. If you do not meet the requirements you can apply through Special Entry; Demonstrated ability to undertake study at the required level Work experience, and/or other formal, informal or non-formal study attempted and/or completed, OR Design portfolio (6-10 pieces of original creative work) International Students: Please contact a Torrens University Course & Careers Advisor on 1300 575 803
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 | 1-37 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | 1-37 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | 1-37 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Melbourne Campus | 15 February 2027 | — | $37,500per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Sydney - Surry Hills Campus | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Online
SA
Sydney - Surry Hills Campus
17-51 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Surry Hills, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Diploma of Designtorrens.edu.au
- Torrens University Australiatorrens.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Torrens University Diploma of BusinessOfficial source
- Torrens University Doctor of PhilosophyOfficial source
- Torrens University Diploma of Information TechnologyOfficial source
- Torrens University International Application RequirementsOfficial source