Many courses at APC include work placements, giving students an opportunity to gain valuable experience and contacts before graduation. Selected students may also participate in ProjectBase, which enables groups to work with industry stakeholders on an idea, concept, project, or business plan.
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Diploma of User Experience Design
Are you a problem solver with a creative flair? Learn how to solve complex design problems and build processes that shape customer experiences.
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Our Diploma of User Experience (UX) Design will help you build confidence to resolve complex design problems on the job. This is an innovative and unique course that will help you become a UX Designer extraordinaire.
UX Design has become No 1 required skill in the product development industry. With an increasing number of companies turning online-digital, it will quickly become one of the most desired professions in the world!
Some of the exciting job roles with this qualification are:
- UX Designer
- UX Strategist
- Product / Prototype Designer
- UX Researcher
- Human Centred Designer
- Freelance Designer
Find out more about how to become a UX Designer in our latest blog.
Are you a domestic or international student?
Course Structure
- User Experience Solutions
- Ideation, Innovation and Design
- Interface Design and Development
- Understanding User Experience (UX)
- Trends and Data Analysis
- Researching Storytelling and Upscaling
- Understanding the UX Workplace
- Early Adopters Freelancing
Students are required to complete a minimum 60-80 hours in a workplace-related project while studying this course.
Got more questions? Read our FAQs about this course or watch our UX design video case study.
Student Growth Stories
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) is available for all courses, subjects and units of learning and competency being offered by APC and APC Design School.
If you have experience, skills and knowledge in your field of work – you may be eligible or even close to attaining a related qualification.
All APC vocational courses are assessed through a combination of assessment types that may include short answer questions, studio projects, essays, reports, group tasks, portfolios and/or presentations.
Entry Requirements
Academic:
Completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent.
Individuals must be proficient in the use of computer and web-based technology and applications. Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience or formal study.
English language proficiency requirements:
This Course requires you to be at an Upper-Intermediate English Level or have completed the English Proficiency Skills test with an Overall Minimum Pass Rate.
See below requirements to meet an Upper-Intermediate English Proficiency level:
| ELICOS Provider | Number of Weeks in this English Level | Minimum Attendance | Entry Level Test Required |
| English Unlimited | 8 weeks minimum | 80% | Minimum Attendance achieved |
| Other approved ELICOS colleges | 10 weeks minimum | 80% | Minimum Attendance achieved |
| Absence of ELICOS school proof | YES |
For detailed information please review the documents Minimum Entry Requirements for APC Courses and English Proficiency Tests Comparison chart.
To participate in APC courses students need to have certain technical equipment, software and design equipment. Please check this Technology and Equipment Standard for Students.
Sample Timetable
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| DAY 1 | 09:00 - 12:00 | Subject 1: Livestream Lecture | 13:00 - 16:00 | Subject 2 : Livestream Lecture | ||
| DAY 2 | 08:30 - 11:30 | Subject 1: Tutorial (on-campus) | 12:00 - 15:00 | Subject 1: Tutorial (on-campus) | ||
| DAY 3 | 08:30 - 11:30 | Subject 2: Tutorial (on-campus) | 12:00 - 15:00 | Subject 2: Tutorial (on-campus) | 15:30 - 17:30 | Enhance Your Employability Skills (EYES) tutorial |
- The above is a sample timetable. Actual timetables may vary between campuses. Please contact APC to find out more information on the specific timetable for this course at the campus of your choice. Student timetables are available in MyAPC.hub. Click here to access the Tutorial Topic Calendar FAQ .
- International students are expected to attend and study 20 timetabled hours per week.
Trainers & Assessors
Industry Connections with Work Integrated Learning
Apply in 3 easy steps
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Prepare
Read through the admissions criteria and ensure you meet the entry requirements.
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We’ll contact you to confirm the details and help you through the rest of the process.
Bundle and Save on Visa Costs
Course bundling is when you apply for a series of related courses, instead of just one course, saving you money on your visa costs.
For example, if you are interested in a Certificate II or Certificate III course, you can combine it into a bundle with a related Certificate IV course. Or combine a Certificate IV course with a related Diploma and Advanced Diploma.
