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Diploma of UX and Web Design

Name: Diploma of UX and Web Design
Price: 28284 AUD

CRICOS 103346F

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What is a Diploma of UX and Web Design?

The Diploma of UX and Web Design blends practical coding and digital media skills with user interaction principles to help you design digital experiences that matter. Whether you’re looking to launch your career or kick on with a bachelor’s degree, this diploma is a great start.

Throughout the course, you’ll get hands-on with the latest in digital design, mastering all the leading software, contemporary UX and UI practices and the psychological considerations that drive digital interaction and decision-making. You’ll be part of a cross-discipline experience, sharing subjects with other diplomas and bachelor programs, giving you a clear pathway to further study or the credentials to dive straight into the industry after graduation. This diploma is your first step towards making a real impact in the digital world.

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Learning outcomes

Specialise in cutting-edge interactive design work for using programming and artistry.
Develop practical skills for web and mobile design and development.
Learn a range of practical coding and digital media skills.
Specialise in UX to craft compelling interactive experiences for web and mobile.
Work with industry-standard creative processes, advanced challenges and briefs.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You'll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you're studying Design with us and for six months post graduation.

Complimentary ACS membership

Students studying UX and Web Design courses at Billy Blue are eligible for a complimentary ACS student membership. ACS is the largest professional association for Australia's tech sector with members from across business, government and education.

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Study mode

Online, On campus, Blended

Campus locations*

Sydney, Online

Student

Domestic

International

Course duration

18 months full time, 3 years part time, 12 months accelerated

Start date

15 Sep 2025

16 Feb 2026

01 Jun 2026

14 Sep 2026

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Fee & scholarships

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This is an AQF Level 5 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd T/A Billy Blue College of Design.

*For more details on international student study options.

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Career opportunities

Get to grips with web design and development, pairing practical coding and digital media skills with an understanding of human-computer interaction, user behaviour, user experience and psychology. The Diploma of UX and Web Design prepares you tackle an entry-level career in this growing industry.

UX Web Design careers

Potential career paths

Front-end Developer
Average salary

$102,835 - $170,000
Front-end Designer
Average salary

$100,000 - $224,094
Graphic Designer
Average salary

$73,702 - $108,932
Interaction Designer
Average salary

$85,686 - $225,680

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Subjects and units

Delivered both on campus and online, this course comprises two core subjects and ten specialisation subjects, each subject requiring 10 hours of study per week; three hours facilitated and seven self-directed. Assessments may include activity-based assignments or online quizzes. There are no formal exams.

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Requirements

Complete two core subjects. Additionally, you're required to complete ten specialisation subjects from the specialisations tab.

Core subjects

Design Context | DCX101

Design Context introduces students to the interdisciplinary world of design and creativity, supporting them as they transition to higher education. Students develop creativity as a mindset and a new way of thinking, enabling them to proactively approach creative challenges. Through observation, investigation, insight and soulful storytelling, students build creative confidence to take risks and action their ideas to create meaningful experiences for people, communities, and their environments.

Assessment Tasks: Test, Mood board, Progress Report, Design Artefact, Online Gallery Post

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive
Design Studio 2 | DSO103

Design Studio 2 offers an introduction to the building blocks of creating and developing brands and is designed to give students a broad understanding of the stages and methodologies adopted in the brand development process. The subject draws on the theory and practice that sits behind brand creation. It covers the broad spectrum of brand development, values, trends and branding techniques, as well as fundamentals such as brand positioning and brand architecture. The subject also explores the relationship between branding and audiences, cross-cultural influences and shifts in consumer behaviour. Students must first understand and apply the fundamentals of branding and then go on to use that knowledge as the basis for developing and progressing a brand. This theoretical and practical subject will equip students with the knowledge and insight with which to build their own branding expertise.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

Requirements

Complete ten specialisation subjects.

Specialisation subjects

Interaction Design | DIG103A

This subject explores the groundwork theory and practice of user experience (UX), user interface (UI) and frontend web development and design. The subject initially covers fundamental concepts in UX and UI design. It then transitions to the fundamentals of front-end development and design by teaching students how to code webpages using HTML and CSS. Students will code their own visual designs using a knowledge base of the fundamentals within these two markup languages. In addition to this, students will learn the basic principles of responsive design, and how web pages need to be designed for a variety of screen based media including phones, tablets, laptops and televisions. This subject gives students a foundation of web based digital skills that are required in a variety of design related career opportunities.

Assessment Tasks: Design Documentation, Webpage Development, Responsive Webpage

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Typography | DGDTY100

This subject explores the history and origins of typographic communication, from cuneiform through to contemporary digital type. It introduces the fundamental principles and terminology relating to typography, including letterform structure, classifications of faces and styles, and typesetting.

Students will work with specialist software to create and manipulate type, and will start to formulate their own set of strategies for effective use of typography as an element of design.

Assessment Tasks: Quiz, Presentation, Design artefacts

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Digital Design Foundations | DGDDD100

This subject introduces a core set of industry-standard specialist design software tools. The emphasis of this subject is on building a comprehensive familiarity with these tools and features so that their application becomes second nature and can be treated as part of the overall creative tool kit.

Students will work through a range of small exercises to cement their learning and to build their working knowledge by experimenting with different tools and techniques. Students will then combine these tools and techniques to explore print and screen-based projects and in doing so, become aware of how to create flexible visual outcomes not wedded to single-use mediums.

Assessment Tasks: Online test, vector file, raster and layout file

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
JavaScript Fundamentals | JSF100

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of JavaScript and the application of this knowledge in web development. The subject explores principles of JavaScript to broaden understanding of programming languages. Students apply these fundamentals to navigate and manipulate the document object model (DOM) of a webpage. They subsequently design and develop their own interactive components and interfaces, expanding beyond the capabilities that web design languages such as HTML and CSS afford. This subject culminates in exploring design and coding interactive web animations using various JavaScript libraries, increasing ability and skillsets for modern web design and development.

Assessment Tasks: Design Research Project, Wireframe, Prototype, Interactive Web, Video

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Data Visualisation | CIN100A

This subject introduces students to the theory and practice of information design, displaying data with purpose to foster understanding and engagement. Using a variety of sources, students identify and collate quantitative and qualitative data before synthesising and analysing it with applied organisational methods. Using visualisation techniques, students bring the information to life by telling its story in graphic and/or interactive form that represents the data in an effective and compelling way.

Assessment Tasks: Quiz, Design Artefact, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Visual Language of Design | DGDVL100

In this subject students will study the history and evolution of art and design acknowledging the major influences and commentators of the industry.

The introduction of essential fundamental design principles and elements build to a comprehensive understanding, enabling students to start seeing and thinking like a designer.

Students will be challenged to develop visual solutions to design problems and acquire the knowledge, skills and perspective necessary to identify and articulate techniques and concepts exhibited in design work.

This is followed by an in-depth look at the design process from receiving the brief up to the client presentation and reflection on success of project.

Assessment Tasks: Online Test, Presentation, Journal, Design Artefact, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Beyond the Creative Industries | BCI100

This subject explores the intersection of technology and design across a range of industries in the modern workforce. A broadened understanding of potential career opportunities is provided by challenging existing stereotypes where students’ specialist skills are used. Students are encouraged to analyse interdisciplinary case studies and identify emergent digital trends. Students investigate the concept of function over form to produce viable outcomes as a specialist for the modern workforce. Students collaborate on an interdisciplinary response to a client brief utilising the skills learnt in this subject.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Work Integrated Learning | WIL100

This subject is designed to provide students with professional experience in an area related to their field of study or the career they are working towards. Within the framework of an industry brief in conjunction with an industry client, students will learn how to unpack a defined challenge into achievable outcomes and use this framework to guide the creative process and final deliverable.

Students will develop presentation techniques and objectively respond to constructive criticism and feedback. This experience will enhance work-ready skills and allow students to see first-hand how their learning translates into practice.

Assessment Tasks: Design Project, Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Digital Portfolio and Showreel | DPO100

This subject focuses on developing a digital portfolio or show reel to enhance employability outcomes for students specialising in fields such as UX and Web Design, 3D Design and Animation, and Film and Video. This subject identifies the requirements and approaches to both freelance and studio employment in conjunction with investigating trends and emerging technologies to inform entrepreneurial attributes. This subject culminates with students developing their personal brand, identifying an emerging gap in the market and packaging their work into a portfolio or show reel as the central piece used to engage with future work opportunities.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Design Portfolio, Website Portfolio Development

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
UX Fundamentals | UXF200

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of user experience design by introducing research methods to identify and explore user needs in contemporary digital applications. Students will first define the user experience problem and hypothesise on solutions before analysing and addressing audience and content requirements. Students will work through concept development, prototyping, validation and testing phases to create and refine user-centred design solutions for interactive media.

Pre-requisite: DIG103 Interaction Design

Assessment Tasks: Web Based UI Prototype, Report, Video

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Technology

Learn with industry standard technologies

International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. For more information, visit Study in Australia.

International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year). For the latest information on study locations, please check the entry requirements flyer.

Study pathways

Billy Blue offers undergraduate and postgraduate students with flexible entry options and study pathways. Whether you prefer a full program or a modular approach, we can tailor your studies to your needs. Start your journey with an undergraduate diploma or bachelor degree, or grow your career with a postgraduate qualification.

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Let us customise a study plan and pathway for you.

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Undergraduate

Diploma courses ( 2 options )
Diploma of Design

CRICOS 094008C

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Diploma of UX and Web Design

CRICOS 103346F
Bachelor of UX and Web Design

24 core subjects

Online

3 years full time, 6 years part time, 2 years accelerated

Experience industry placements, internships or industry-linked projects with our Bachelor degree.

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Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate of Design

4 core subjects

Online | On campus | Blended

6 months full time, 1 year part time

Complete just four subjects to expand your knowledge in a specific area, or take the first step towards your Masters.

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Master of Design

9 core subjects

Online | On campus | Blended

Master of Design (Cognate) 1.5 years, Master of Design (Non-Cognate) 2 years full time, part time options available

Become a specialist in your field, or take the first step towards your Doctorate degree.

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Industry partners and Work‑Integrated Learning

The big difference at Billy Blue College of Design powered by Torrens University Australia is that you’ll start making trouble in the design industry from day one – gaining essential experience, learning from industry professionals and making industry connections.

Gain professional experience

Get experience as you complete an industry brief, putting your learnings into practice with guidance and mentoring from practising professionals.

Entry details

Fees

Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.

FEE-HELP

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Learn more about fees and FEE-HELP

Scholarships

If you are truly passionate about Design and Creative Technology, we want to hear from you. We have a variety of Design and Creative Technology scholarships on offer to assist you in becoming a key part of the Design and Creative Technology industry:

Admission criteria

Before you begin your course application, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent

OR

Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above

OR

Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent

OR

Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level which may include approval of prior study or successful completion of a readiness assessment.

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.

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Fees

Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options.

Fee payment

Course fees can be paid across three study periods. Each instalment to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.

Scholarships

We want you to have the best possible chance to succeed, which is why we offer a range of financial scholarships to support our international students during their study journey.

Admission criteria

Before you begin your course application to study as an international student, check that you meet the requirements below.

Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent

OR

Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma

Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent

OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment. Contact the International Admissions team for more information.

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.

Learn more about study pathways

Frequently asked questions

What are Torrens University Australia’s ATAR requirements for domestic students?

Torrens University Australia no longer considers ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) as our primary entry requirement. We have removed ATAR as the key admissions criteria for applicants aiming to study at Torrens University Australia. We strongly believed an alternative to the ATAR system should be found, which more broadly assesses students, especially when soft skills are emerging as important employability attributes. So, students with a recent secondary school education are now considered for admission if they have a Year 12 (Australian secondary school) certificate. Exceptions may apply to some courses.
What if  I don’t meet the entry criteria for a degree?

Torrens University Australia has a range of application pathways to help you gain entry into our degrees based on different criteria.

To find out more, visit Study Pathways or contact our Future Student Advisors.
Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
If you are a domestic student attending university or an approved higher education provider, you can get a FEE-HELP loan to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

You are eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for a unit of study (i.e. subject) if you:

Undertake study with an approved provider.

Meet the citizenship and residency requirements:

An Australian citizen or a New Zealand Special Category Visa holder who meets the long-term residency criteria and who will undertake, in Australia, at least one unit of study contributing to your course; OR

A permanent humanitarian visa holder who will be a resident in Australia for the duration of your unit; OR

Are a permanent visa holder who is undertaking bridging study for overseas-trained professionals, and will be a resident in Australia for the duration of the study.

Enrolled in an eligible unit of study by the census date for the unit.

Have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit.

For full details, visit the Australian Government website Study Assist.

If you are still unsure, please contact our Future Student Advisors who can talk you through the information.

Can I get course credit for previous experience?

Yes, course credit is available for most courses upon application and academic approval (excluding Higher Degree by Research programs). 

If you have already completed a qualification or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course. This credit can take the form of credit transfer, block credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Review our Course Credits page or chat to our Future Student Advisors.
What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that recognises experience, previous study and qualifications, and other forms of informal and non-formal learning, to determine if you meet course requirements.

If you have relevant qualifications or experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course and a reduction in tuition costs.

Please speak to our Future Student Advisors to discuss your prior learning experiences.

For more information, please visit Course credits.
How do I apply for a scholarship?

Torrens University has a wide range of scholarship options to support new, returning, international and Australian students. They all include a reduction in tuition fees, and some scholarships include a mentoring component with our industry partners.

Domestic students

When you speak to our Future Student Advisors, let them know you wish to be considered for a scholarship in your application form. They will show you how to apply for a scholarship.

International students

Please contact your Education Agent for further information. Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 575 803 or by email.

For more details, explore our range of scholarships.

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Learning outcomes

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

Complimentary ACS membership

Learn from practicing UX designers

Get hands-on with industry-standard software

Gain industry experience on real projects

Career opportunities

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Subjects and units

Requirements

Core subjects

Requirements

Specialisation subjects

Technology

Study pathways

Need more help?

Undergraduate

Diploma courses ( 2 options )

Diploma of Design

Diploma of UX and Web Design

Bachelor of UX and Web Design

Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate of Design

Master of Design

Industry partners and Work‑Integrated Learning

Entry details

Fees

FEE-HELP

Scholarships

Admission criteria

Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

Fees

Fee payment

Scholarships

Admission criteria

Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

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