Graduate Diploma in Design (Industrial Design)
Degree Level Postgraduate
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
Degree Level Postgraduate
Start Date
February
July
Campus
City West
Duration
1 year(s) full-time
Program Code
DGSP
SATAC Code
4GD102 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Mode
On-campus
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 five years of professional experience in a related discipline will also be considered.
All applicants must submit a portfolio comprising a digital portfolio, curriculum vitae, statement of qualifications and a statement of intent. More information can be found here.
In addition to the portfolio, students who are submitting an application for the program via Alternative Entry without a completed Bachelor degree are also required to submit a letter of recommendation, of no more than one page in length, from a professional referee.
Related design disciplines include:
Students of the Graduate Diploma in Design (Industrial Design) will develop an advanced systematic and coherent body of knowledge in product design to further develop innovation and development of physical products, systems, interfaces and environments for cultural and economic exchange in industrial design.
Students will also develop knowledge of existing and emerging materials and processing technologies for high and low volume manufacturing and the ability to integrate this knowledge in complex industrial design problems, and high level technical skills for digital prototyping for the simulation, development and communication of three-dimensional design.
Students will develop cognitive skills to review and analyse research in human factors, technology, market and consumer preferences and cultural factors for the development and refinement of product design for different users, contexts and cultural situations.
The students will complete 36 units of study comprising 18 units of research studio, 4.5 units of research methods, 4.5 units of business practices, 4.5 units of sustainability and 4.5 units of electives.
From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.
Graduates of this program are eligible for Graduate Membership of the Design Institute of Australia. Graduates are eligible for Associate Membership of the Design Institute of Australia after two years of professional practice.