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Be prepared for a world of great career options in the visual media. This program is also your first academic step towards a rewarding teaching career.
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A creative degree that gets down to business
Explore image design, typography, layout design, branding, design history, research methods and web-based design. Pair all this with a minor in Education Studies and give yourself the option of pursuing an academic path towards teaching.
When you successfully complete the 16-month diploma from The College, you gain guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) at Western Sydney University.
To apply, you don’t need an ATAR; all you need are ambition and the determination to work hard. Once you’re here, our mission is to make sure you have the supportive learning environment and flexibility you need to transform your life. That includes smaller class sizes with greater access to one-on-one teaching and support. Our Extended Diplomas also cover extra introductory subjects that will prepare you for success in your tertiary studies and beyond.
At The College, we’re dedicated to your success. We know that if you’re given a supportive learning environment with a dedicated team of educators, anything is possible. Our wide range of pathway options include University Foundation Studies, Extended Diplomas and Integrated Diploma/Bachelor programs. Your success starts here.
Program structure
Our program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected.
For further information, consult: Student Contribution Bands
Delivery: On campus
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected.
For further information, consult: International Program Fees
Delivery: On Campus
Start your unlimited journey today.
Your career
This program may open the door to a career in:
- Graphic Design
- Secondary Teaching
(with further study) - Web Design
- Photography
- Illustration
Your career

Graphic Design Secondary Teacher
After completing the Master of Teaching (Secondary) you can become a secondary graphic design teacher. Completing both the design and visualisation subjects enables you to teach two subjects at high school - Design and Technology and Graphics and Multimedia.

Graphic Designer
Graphic and Web Designers design information for visual and audio communication, publication and display using print, film, electronic, digital and other forms of visual and audio media.

Photographer
Photographers consult with clients to determine the objectives of each photographic assignment and select the type of camera, film, filter and lighting. They can manipulate images using digital imaging and creative darkroom techniques.
Apply now and start your unlimited journey.
*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
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