Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne · Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Arts & Social Sciences
IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Qualifications The minimum entry requirement for the Graduate Certificate of Design is a recognized 3-year Bachelor of Design or equivalent. Applicants who do not have a Bachelor of Design qualification but have a related qualification and work experience in a design-related field, will be required to submit a portfolio or a detailed CV (see other requirements) demonstrating their cognate skills and capabilities in design. Related fields may include architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, digital arts, creative arts, multimedia or digital media (web, mobile applications, audio or video production), product design engineering, design technology, games, animation and interactivity, and creative industries. This will be assessed at the time of your application. To check your eligibility for this course, visit our entry requirements for international students page. Entry requirements for international students Other requirements Do I need to submit a Portfolio? You must submit a digital portfolio if: • You do not have an undergraduate degree in Design or a related-field (a detailed CV is an accepted alternative to a portfolio); or • You are seeking Advanced Standing (unit exemptions) outside of an agreed pathway or articulation agreement. How to submit a portfolio To submit a digital portfolio, applicants will first need to complete their online application. They will then receive a communication as to how to provide a portfolio. What is a detailed CV? A detailed CV clearly details descriptions of design capability, experience, examples of applied design capability, and reference from a relevant professional attesting to capability. Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process. The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Admission requirements Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
Graduate Certificate of Design is a graduate certificate course at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 0.5 years of study. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 22,380 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).
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Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
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