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247 Best Diploma Programs in Australia

247 Diploma courses are taught at 11 universities in Australia; the most common length is 2 years. Courses from Flinders University of South Australia, Western Sydney University and James Cook University of North Queensland come first, because those universities rank highest.

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Australia

Diploma of Fashion 1482

TAFE NSW — TAFE NSW offers a Diploma of Fashion pathway that lets you study the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Fashion Design), the Certificate IV in Design (Fashion Design...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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Australia

Diploma of Fashion He20516

TAFE NSW — The Diploma of Fashion at TAFE NSW teaches students foundation skills for working in a design or fashion business environment. Students study fashion business topics from...

DiplomaLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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Australia

Diploma of Fashion He20516v01

TAFE NSW — TAFE NSW’s Diploma of Fashion (Higher Education Diploma) builds a broad understanding of the fashion industry, from textiles to design and illustration, and through to fa...

DiplomaLevel
1 year full time or 2 years part timeDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
55Diploma
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Australia

Diploma of Graphic Design 1358

TAFE NSW — TAFE NSW offers a Diploma of Graphic Design international pathway that combines the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals with the Diploma of Graphic Design. Students st...

DiplomaLevel
1.5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
56Diploma
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Australia

Diploma of Graphic Design 1483

TAFE NSW — TAFE NSW offers a vocational pathway that lets you plan your study toward your career goals. The Diploma of Graphic Design pathway includes the Certificate IV in Design (...

DiplomaLevel
1.5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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Australia

Diploma of Information Technology

Institute Of Technology, Australia — The Diploma of Information Technology offered by the Institute Of Technology in Australia is designed to equip students with the foundational skills and knowledge require...

DiplomaLevel
104 weeksDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT

How these courses are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #387 (Flinders University of South Australia) to #494 (University of Canberra); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: James Cook University of North Queensland is cited most (3,735,226 citations). 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (45), Arts, Design & Architecture (31), Computer Science & IT (30) and Engineering (17). The usual length is 2 years and 1 year. 98% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake). TAFE NSW offers the widest choice, with 133 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Diploma in Australia?

Flinders University of South Australia (QS World #387), Western Sydney University (QS World #400) and James Cook University of North Queensland (QS World #440) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Diploma course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Diploma courses start in Australia?

Spring is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Diploma online with a university in Australia?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Diploma courses in Australia?

TAFE NSW, with 133, ahead of Western Sydney University (66).

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