Overview

Study design and learn how to express your creative ideas through different mediums, including printed media, branding, illustration and packaging.

Develop critical thinking skills that offer solutions to design challenges and gain experience working as part of a team and individually. Learn how to create a visual impact through digital publishing, photography and web design, while gaining an understanding of the history, art and culture that influences the industry.

Why UniLink?

Our UniLink diplomas are designed to provide a seamless connection from diploma to bachelor degree. They’re an alternative pathway – with a next gen difference! You’ll join our thriving Hawthorn campus community and gain access to all the same Swinburne facilities and support as your degree peers, with the addition of tailored support. You’ll have access to increased one-on-one time with your experienced teachers, English language development and learning support, smaller class sizes and increased class time to further develop the skills you need to succeed. 

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Transitioning into a degree

UniLink allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second. Completion of this course allows you to progress to these degrees and some more.

This information may change and should be used as a guide only. Credit available for advanced standing may vary depending on your chosen major.

See more degrees you can progress to

Skills you’ll learn

  • Graphic design
  • Digital design skills
  • Concept development
  • Working in a team
  • Creative digital problem solving
  • Academic English and professional communication

Support available to you

We provide integrated support to you as an international student to help develop the skills you need to make a successful transition to study with Swinburne. The support services available include:

  • Embedded English language development within all course units
  • Smaller class sizes to ensure personalised development and learning support
  • Learning support services available 24/7
  • Increased class time dedicated to developing academic and communication skills
  • Access to expert teachers specialising in assisting non-English speaking students

Your career opportunities

After completion of the chosen bachelor degree, graduates may find employment in a wide range industries and associated areas.

  • Graphic designer
  • Advertising assistant
  • Packaging designer
  • Digital designer
  • Assistant developer

Key codes

CRICOS course code
085471K
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400211523
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400236301
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why choose a UniLink diploma?

No time or cost added to your degree

Seamless and guaranteed connection to your degree

24/7 support for Academic English and skill development

Smaller class sizes and one-on-one time with teachers