Diploma of Graphic Design at RMIT University

Diploma Graphic Design Full Time

Diploma of Graphic Design

at RMIT University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

120664F

CRICOS provider code

00122A

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$25,750 total

Per year

A$25,750/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Diploma of Graphic Design at RMIT University in Melbourne is a one-year qualification designed for students keen to build technical and creative skills for a career in the design industry. This course covers essential areas such as typography, branding, publication design, user experience (UX), digital imaging, illustration, and motion graphics. You’ll work with industry-standard design software and platforms, gaining hands-on practice through real-world briefs.

Diplomas in Australia are structured around units of study, each worth a set number of credit points. You’ll complete core and elective units, often working on projects that build your portfolio as you progress. Industry expectations are embedded through project-based learning, and at RMIT, you benefit from the university’s connections with Melbourne’s creative sector. Work-integrated learning is a feature, so you might collaborate with external clients or undertake a professional placement as available.

The course develops digital literacy, conceptual thinking, communication skills, and the ability to meet client needs. It suits those with some graphic design experience, as well as those looking to start their creative careers, including recent school leavers and career changers. Most graduates use their diploma to move directly into creative roles or as a pathway into an advanced diploma or undergraduate degree.

International students must meet English proficiency requirements, and while studying, are allowed to work up to 48 hours per fortnight under their student visa. Graduates of the Diploma of Graphic Design may also be eligible for a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa via the post-study work stream. Confirm current entry, credit, and placement details on the official RMIT website.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Junior graphic designer
Digital designer
Branding and identity assistant
Layout artist
Packaging designer
UX/UI design assistant
Roles in advertising agencies, media companies, publishing houses, and in-house design teams across Australia’s creative industries

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Diploma of Graphic Design at RMIT University?

It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$25,750 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Junior graphic designerDigital designerBranding and identity assistantLayout artistPackaging designerUX/UI design assistantRoles in advertising agencies, media companies, publishing houses, and in-house design teams across Australia’s creative industries

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