Depending on the chosen electives and the completion of applied project (i.e., the portfolio), graduates can take on the following
— but not limited to — experience making positions:

Experience designer, service designer, user experience designer, and user experience researcher.

1. How many intake(s) are there in a year for the Grad Dip in Experience Design (GDXD)?
   Currently, there are two intakes per year that take place in January and July.
   
   
   
2. Do I need design background to enter the Grad Dip in Experience Design (GDXD)?
   Applicants with basic design skills and visual sensitivity — e.g., comfortable and capable of producing a decent presentation slide deck from scratch without using the templates, including using appropriate typefaces, colours, layout, and imagery — would help.

Applicants without design skills and visual sensitivity can start with the following two core courses that build the foundations
of design, i.e., thinking, making and doing:


• DES531 Graduate Design Seminar (2.5 cu) — This course builds design vocabulary and introduces a grounded perspective on Design as a discipline and profession in contemporary practice. Through readings, light research work and reflections, students will develop their understanding of design with confidence.
• DES533 Communication Design (2.5 cu) — This course focuses on (a) the development of basic design concepts and practical visual skills and (b) application of design principles in mapping, documenting and communicating the process and outcome of a given design project.
  
  
3. How long does it take to complete the Grad Dip in Experience Design (GDXD)?
   The GDXD programme duration is one (1) year and the maximum candidature period is two (2) years.
   
   
4. Is an interview required for admission?
   Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo one or more interviews conducted by the University.
   
   
5. Can I apply for course exemption?
   No, currently we do not offer course exemption for courses in GDXD
   
   
6. Are there any attendance requirements?
   Most design courses are studio-based, i.e., students are expected to work collaboratively either in a physical classroom and/ or digital workspace under the guidance of an instructor and occasionally the invited guest. You are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions or make alternate arrangement with your groupmates if you are unable to attend specific session.
   
   
7. What happens if I do not complete the graduate programmes (e.g. Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master) within the candidature period? Can I apply to take the remaining courses via CET pathway?
   Students who do not complete the graduate programmes within the stipulated candidature period will not be eligible for the award of the qualification. You may apply to take the remaining courses as part of your personal learning and development via CET pathway. Your application will be subjected to the CET admission requirement. However, as the candidature period has been exceeded, you will not be awarded the qualification even after taking the courses via CET pathway.