| Study mode | Start date | Duration | Fee | Fee per | Year of study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Feb | terms: 2 | $28994 | Whole course | 2018 - 2019 |
The ANU Diploma of Creative Design is an exciting new pathway enabling students to progress to ANU and follow their passion.
The diploma prepares students with the skills and knowledge required to progress into the second year of a Bachelor of Design at The Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences.
The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences is ranked 1st in Australia by QS World University Rankings by Faculty 2016/17.
Modules
You are required to complete 48 units of study over the two semesters of 18 weeks each.
The following courses are compulsory:
- ANUC1101 Professional Communication
- ANUC1113 Digital Culture: Being Human
- ANUC1120 Art and Design Histories: Making and Meaning
- ANUC1121 Visual Communication 1
- ANUC1122 Precise Drawing and Model Making
- ANUC1710 Web Development and Design
Students choose one of the following two courses:
- ANUC1123 Figure and Life
- ANUC1124 Image and Object
Students choose one of the following two courses:
- ANUC 1100I Introduction to Programming and Algorithms
- ANUC1104 Introduction to Social Psychology
Entry requirements
IELTS - 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (IBT) - overall 68 (writing no less than 18)
Certificate of Complete Education with GPA of 4.5 and Unified State Examination Certificate.
Location
ANU is located in Acton on the north side of Lake Burley Griffin, just west of the city centre.
Arriving by plane:
ANU is a 15 minute drive from Canberra Airport. An Airport Express bus to and from the city operates regularly throughout the day. Taxis are available at all times of the day.
Arriving by train or coach:
Canberra has a direct rail service from Sydney and a combined rail and bus service from Melbourne. Coaches arrive in the city centre, a short taxi journey from ANU.

