Diploma of UX and Web Design
UndergraduateTUA-UWD-DIP2025
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Make a start on redesigning the digital world
Learn the fundamentals of good digital design. You’ll cover current UX practices and methodologies, and explore the psychology behind people’s digital interactions. Gain real insight from creative experts and work on industry briefs.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 12
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Diploma of UX and Web Design
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course you will:
- 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.
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, as well as 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.
Course duration: 18 months full time, 2 years part time, 12 months accelerated.
Recommended study pattern
The Diploma of UX and Web Design course structure comprises of 2 core subjects at Level 100 and 10 specialised subjects at levels 100 and 200.Award requirements
To be awarded the Diploma of UX & Web Design, students must complete 120 credit points (two common core subjects and 10 specialised subjects outlined in the course structure). Each subject has a value of 10 credit points.Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative first year fee
$18,853
Indicative total fee $28,280
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.
Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.
Standard English language requirements apply.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
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.
Potential career paths include:
- Digital designer
- Front-end developer
- Front-end designer
- Graphic designer (digital agency)
- Interaction designer
- Interactive media designer.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators | $75K to $93K | Down 9% |
Multimedia Designers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers | $93K to $120K | Up 22.5% |
Web Designers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
^ There is no data available