University of Queensland
Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop advanced knowledge about the design process for interactive products and play a vital role in creating digital products that are usable, uncomplicated and human-centred.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design develops in-depth technical skills that complement an existing degree in a field other than Interaction Design, User Experience Design or Multimedia Design. This professional program is designed for graduates from disciplines outside interaction design, equipping them with the essential skills to enter the interaction design industry.
The program prepares graduates for industry careers as interaction designers. Foundational studies support a smooth transition into the profession and build the core competencies required for practice. This program equips students to address these questions through the design of innovative interactive technologies.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design, you must complete eight units or four courses comprising:
Six to eight units from GCIDes Flexible Core Courses
- Introduction to Software Innovation (two units)
- Introduction to Programming (two units)
- Social & Mobile Computing (two units)
- Introduction to Web Design (two units)
- Design Computing and Industry Technology (two units)
- Digital Prototyping and Extended Reality (two units)
- Human–Computer Interaction (two units)
- Physical Computing Studio (four units)
- Research Methods (two units)
Zero to two units from GCIDes Elective Courses
- Advanced Human–Computer Interaction (two units)
- Design Thinking (two units)
- Information Visualisation (two units)
- Human-Centred AI (two units)
- Design Computing Studio Two: Interaction Design (two units)
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field other than interaction design, multimedia design, human-computer interaction or user experience design or;
- To have completed post-secondary studies in a field other than interaction design, multimedia design, human-computer interaction or user experience design and two years full-time equivalent relevant work experience. Applications based on post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your postgraduate studies, provided that they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- User Experience Designer
- Multimedia Designer
- Interaction Designer
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $4,770 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of eight units (normally four courses) per semester or year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.