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Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

6 months

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

The Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design (PGCertProdDesign) offers both practical and theoretical studies in designing product concepts for home, business, and commercial industry use.

UC’s dedicated product design facilities, including 3D printing labs, laboratories, and an AR/VR gaming lounge, will give you the opportunity to build your own products during study.

Those seeking to learn how to commercialise a product or service idea (design background not required) may want to consider the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation or Master of Product Innovation.

Subjects and Courses
  • PROD601 Design Critique and Research Methods
  • PROD614 Design Ethics
  • PROD602 Systems Thinking for Product Design
  • PROD611 Design and Manufacture
  • PROD612 Bio-Inspired Design
  • PROD613 Development of Interdisciplinary Practice and Self
  • PROD621 Games for Health & Wellbeing
  • PROD622 Immersive Collaborative Play and Design
  • PROD623 Gamification for Enterprises
  • PROD631 Fragrance Design
  • PROD632 Special Topics in Cosmetic Product Formulation
  • any approved 400-level course

Entry criteria

Entry to the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design requires an appropriate design-related degree (eg, the Bachelor of Product Design) with a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses, or other qualifications of an equivalent standard.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design or use the admission requirements checker.

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