WHAT IS A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN UX & WEB DESIGN?
UX (User Experience) is the process of designing products that are useful, easy to use and pleasant to interact with. It involves enhancing the experience so the user can find want they want easily and seamlessly. Whether you are a qualified designer feeling the need to upgrade your skills, or just want to become more digitally savvy, this course will extend your understanding of the web-design principles and user-experience testing associated with web site design and development. You’ll deepen your knowledge, sharpen your skills and make industry connections in as little as two 12-week blocks, while future-proofing your career.
Billy Blue College of Design courses are delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99 154 937 005, RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E.
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Key Information
Where can I study
Where can I studySydney
Available online. International students must not enrol into any more than a third or 33% of online subjects over their course and must study at least one subject that is face to face in each trimester. All face to face courses are also available for online mode of delivery. Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided assurance that exceptions will be made to the usual face-to-face learning requirements.
Workload
Workload10 hours per subject, per week. International students on a student visa are required to study full time, i.e. the student must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year.
WHY STUDY AT TORRENS?
It’s study that suits you, with flexible online delivery taught by leading industry experienced lecturers, to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your career goals.
FLEXIBILITY TO SUIT YOUR SCHEDULE
You control your workload, choose to study full-time, part-time, or accelerate your study to graduate sooner. You will always be supported, whether you are studying on-campus or online.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN YOU GRADUATE?
As a graduate you’ll have a wealth of career opportunities available to you:
- Information architect
- Interaction designer
- Online producer
- User experience designer
- User interface designer
- Web designer
SET FOR SUCCESS
We focus on giving you the skills and the knowledge to ensure your long-term success in your career or entrepreneurial venture. Our academics are highly qualified and include practising industry leaders, while our Success Coaches are available for industry coaching and strength capability. We will support you in every step of your study with us.
"The camaraderie of the students and lecturers set the mood for a fantastic experience. "
- Christian, Graduate of Graduate Certificate in UX and Web Design
"I’ve never felt I was studying in a classroom, I always thought we were working, brainstorming, sharing ideas in a Studio or a Collective Space."
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Course Overview
The world of digital design is ever expanding, with a range of career that will excite you now and take you boldly into the future. In this course, you’ll see that a lot can happen in a short time! You’ll explore new and emerging web-design technologies; apply your expanding research skills to test and evaluate user experiences; work virtually in a team and independently on industry-inspired projects; gain insights into user experience design.
Across the 4 core subjects, you’ll cover the use and customisation of content and technology systems for the delivery of online content. You’ll explore the practicalities of hosting platforms, performance measurement and metrics systems for your online content. And collaborating with other students and led by industry professionals who share your passion for UX and web design, you’ll discover agile design and project management methodologies, find out how to use story-based analysis to inform the design, and ways to develop interactive features.
Don’t stop there! On graduation, you can keep studying at the Diploma or Bachelor level, and bring your skills, which are in demand across a range of industries, to roles such as information architect, interaction designer, online producer, user experience designer, user interface design, and web designer.
Learning Outcomes:
- New and emerging technologies
- Apply research skills to test and evaluate user experiences
- Working virtually in a team, independently and in leadership
- Insights in the user experience design
- Communication skills necessary to transfer complex knowledge and ideas
How you'll study
No matter where you study, you are welcome to access state-of-the-art campuses in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. We have designed our learning spaces to promote collaboration and engagement. All of our campuses are located in convenient and vibrant inner city neighborhoods.
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Fees & Scholarships
Find out more about course fees and financial support – and for personalised advice, just ask.
Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
FEE HELP
Eligible 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.SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended option however the fully online option is available for offshore international students.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
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Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
FEE HELP
Eligible 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.SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended option however the fully online option is available for offshore international students.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.Can I Apply
Before you get started with your course application, check you meet all the requirements listed below.
- Completion of a Bachelor-level degree or post-graduate study at an Australian university or equivalent from an overseas higher education provider, AND
- Relevant professional experience, OR
- Completion of postgraduate study in a field of design at an Australian university or equivalent from an overseas higher education provider, OR
- A portfolio of relevant work from area(s) of expertise, AND
- 3 letters of recommendation from relevant persons, AND
- A selection interview
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- Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent; and
- Relevant professional experience; and
- Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
DOMESTIC ADMISSION CRITERIA
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INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION CRITERIA
- Completion of a Bachelor-level degree or post-graduate study at an Australian university or equivalent from an overseas higher education provider, AND
- Relevant professional experience, OR
- Completion of postgraduate study in a field of design at an Australian university or equivalent from an overseas higher education provider, OR
- A portfolio of relevant work from area(s) of expertise, AND
- 3 letters of recommendation from relevant persons, AND
- A selection interview
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- Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent; and
- Relevant professional experience; and
- Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSWe prepare international students with the skills and knowledge to be employment-ready, communicate and collaborate with diverse cultures and graduate with a perspective to gain global learning experiences.
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