Adelaide,
SA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma in Design (Industrial Design) in Adelaide Australia | Adelaide University
Adelaide University
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Adelaide Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
38,300
(c. USD26,952.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This advanced postgraduate program provides you with in-depth knowledge of the dynamic, evolving design landscape. You'll explore cutting-edge trends and technologies, modern design challenges, and sustainable practices.
As a graduate student, you'll immediately immerse yourself in product design complexities, expanding upon your current expertise. The curriculum includes innovative materials, processing methods, manufacturing techniques, technical competencies, and three-dimensional design principles.
A significant portion of your learning will occur in our specialized workshops, equipped with digital fabrication tools including laser cutters, CNC machines, and 3D printers, alongside professional-grade motion-capture and VR systems. Beyond core practical abilities, you'll cultivate sophisticated research capabilities, graduating with the analytical skills to evaluate and interpret studies.
Innovative materials, processing technologies, and sustainability form central themes of this graduate diploma. You'll gain expert-level knowledge of industrial design, preparing you to create physical products, systems, interfaces, and spaces for cultural and commercial purposes. The program also develops:
advanced technical capabilities for digital prototyping and 3D design creation
expertise in applying both traditional and emerging materials for various production scales
problem-solving skills for complex industrial design challenges
critical thinking abilities to assess and interpret research findings
This diploma features coursework in design research studio, research methodologies, sustainable design fundamentals, business operations, and selected electives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed a three-year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent, in a related discipline.
Alternative Entry
Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in an unrelated discipline, plus two years of professional experience in a related discipline, or applicants who do not have a completed degree but who have seven years of professional experience in a related discipline will also be considered.
Related design disciplines include:
Communication Design: visual communication design; graphic design; graphic communication; communication design.
Contemporary Art : visual art; contemporary art; illustration and animation.
Design and Construct: architecture; planning and urban design.
Industrial Design: industrial design; product innovation; product design; furniture design.
Interior Architecture: interior architecture; interior design; furniture design; architecture.
Sustainable Design: architecture; interior architecture; industrial design; furniture design; planning and urban design; contemporary art.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.
Tuition
AUD
38,300