Course

Graduate Diploma in Design specialising in Illustration and Animation

Adelaide University · Adelaide · Adelaide City Campus · Arts & Social Sciences

Graduate Diploma On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Adelaide City Campus · Adelaide
City
Adelaide, South Australia
Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year
Delivery
On Campus

Start dates

  • February 2027, 2027 Adelaide City Campus
  • July 2027, 2027 Adelaide City Campus

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    IELTS Overall 6.5; IELTS Reading 6; IELTS Listening 6; IELTS Speaking 6; IELTS Writing 6

Academic entry requirements

  • To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria. A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution. This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 4.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.* Additional requirements Applicants must submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent. Portfolio of work A digital portfolio of up to 15 images of works. List all images with name, title, date, medium and dimensions Curriculum Vitae (CV) Include your drawing software experience and career achievements, with particular emphasis on those relevant to your proposed program of study. Statement of Intent Outline your overall career objectives for undertaking the proposed program of study, together with a summary of your specific aims for developing your creative and professional skills. Make sure you identify your chosen discipline area. This statement must be 500 words or less.

Scholarships at Adelaide University

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About this course

Graduate Diploma in Design specialising in Illustration and Animation is a graduate diploma course at Adelaide University in Adelaide, South Australia. It is listed as 1 year of study. Published intakes include February 2027, 2027, July 2027, 2027. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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Administrative details

Course code
GDDES-ILLUGDDES
CRICOS
115846J

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.