The Diploma of UX and Web Design course develops your understanding of web-based design and development. The course combines practical coding and digital media skills with human-computer interaction, user behaviour, user experience and psychology, along with information and media theory, and the study of professional practice in interaction design workplaces. Upon completion, you can begin an entry-level career or continue studying at bachelor level.
This course combines practical coding and digital media skills with the study of human-computer interaction, user behaviour and user experience, along with media theory and professional practice. During the diploma you will learn the fundamentals of digital design, including all leading software, contemporary UX practices and methodologies and the psychology behind digital interaction and decision making. The course consists of shared subjects with cross-discipline diplomas and bachelors providing exposure to bachelor programs for pathway opportunities as well as a genuine exit qualification if you wish to directly enter the field upon graduation.
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 - from JavaScript to Python to Vue.
Specialise in UX to craft compelling interactive experiences for web and mobile.
Work with industry-standard creative processes, advanced challenges and briefs.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of a UX & Web Design is designed to provide you with a broad range of theoretical and technical base of UX and Web Design knowledge and skills, complemented with specialist expertise in one or more areas. You will graduate ready for entry-level employment in the UX and web design sector and/or specialised study at Bachelor level.
Career paths
Digital designer
Front-end developer
Front-end designer
Graphic designer (digital agency)
Interaction designer
Interactive media designer
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected May 2023
Ultimo Campus
46-52 Mountain Street,
ULTIMO,
New South Wales,
2007, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected May 2023
Fortitude Valley Campus
90 Bowen Terrace,
FORTITUDE VALLEY,
Queensland,
4006, BRISBANE, Australia
Australian Year 12 or equivalent; and
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic: Overall 5.5 with no skills band less than 5.0; Test of English as a Foreign (TOEFL) – Paper Based Test: 525; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet Based Test (iBT): 46-59 (minimum 14 in writing); Pearson Test of English (PTE): 43 (no skill score <35); Cambridge English Requirements (B2 First = First Certificate Exam and C1 Advanced = CAE): Overall Cambridge English Scale score of 162, achievable in B2 First or C1 Advanced; Occupational English Test (OET): D.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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