Transform your career in UX and develop skills in design thinking, user research, prototyping, and more.
AU$15,360 (2026 total)
User experience (UX) design is a mindset and development process that deep-dives into users’ needs, identifies pain points, and delivers iterative improvements to create delightful human-centred solutions.
Gain first-hand experience with best-practice tools including Figma that is used within the design industry.
Lean into the future of UX Design and emerging practice through tackling additional topics such as hardware, ethical and responsible design, and DesignOps.
Demonstrate the knowledge gained through a real-world industry portfolio; a vital asset for any designer.
Beginning with research, the UX design process involves prototyping, testing, developing, and refining a solution to deliver seamless products and services that meet customer demands.
As an in-demand skillset, UX design intersects with many other design disciplines including user interface design and visual design.
Prepare yourself to enter the emerging industry of UX design by effectively identifying, researching, and crafting exceptional solutions that delight.
The 100% online program means your learning – and graduation – is fast-tracked and focused. You can enrol in any one of our four, ten-week teaching terms each year.
You can view online resources and learning activities, access course materials via Canvas, collaborate with lecturers and fellow students, and access your student email account anywhere, anytime.
Our online learning platform is purpose-built and brings authenticity to your learning experience, available using your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Coursework is delivered in an engaging way and easy to follow.
You will also have access to discussion boards, online forums, electronic assignment submission, the library and business journals.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the teaching period and includes essays, reports, presentations, case studies, quizzes and research projects.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
Students undertaking this certificate can expect 10-12 hours per week, per subject, with each term comprising of 10 weeks.
The Graduate Certificate in User Experience Design will deep dive into the theories and practices of modern UX Design over four subjects. Learn how to champion the needs of your users by understanding the why, what, and how of a product or service’s use.
This certificate includes the choice of an option subject that can be selected to suit your professional or personal interests.
The average salary for a design consultant in Australia is $80,000 per year*.
The average salary for a user experience designer in Australia is $110,000 per year*.
The average salary for a user experience lead in Australia is $125,000 per year*.
*Source: Seek.com.au 2026
You must have:
If you don’t have these academic qualifications, you may be eligible for entrance into this program if you have a minimum of five years’ professional experience in innovation and start-ups, creative practice, digital design studios, human resources, business analysis, management consultancy, process analysis, or other similar roles.
To have your professional experience considered, you must include, in your application, a CV and a statement that details your experience.
You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements for postgraduate coursework programs to be eligible for a place in this program.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of User Experience Design you may be eligible to continue your studies in the following programs:
You must have:
If you don’t have these academic qualifications, you may be eligible for entrance into this program if you have a minimum of five years’ professional experience in innovation and start-ups, creative practice, digital design studios, human resources, business analysis, management consultancy, process analysis, or other similar roles.
To have your professional experience considered, you must include, in your application, a CV and a statement that details your experience.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing.
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).
RMIT’s Online Graduate Certificate in User Experience Design does not meet Australian Student Visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of User Experience Design you may be eligible to continue your studies in the following programs:
Fees apply to 2026 only.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
^Fees typically increase each year and may change without notice. Total fees are estimates and should only be used as a guide.
For information on how to apply for a deferral, withdrawal or refund please see deferrals and withdrawals.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2026 is AU$373.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks, and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program. Find out more about calculating your actual SSAF.
Some students may be eligible to apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme. FEE-HELP is for eligible full-fee paying students and allows you to defer payment of your tuition fees to the Australian Tax Office up to your HELP limit.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying.)
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice. For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
Visit our HELP loans page for lots of useful information about eligibility, how to apply and payment. You can apply for FEE-HELP once you have enrolled in a degree.
HELP loans are not available to international students.
Fees apply to 2026 only.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
^Fees typically increase each year and may change without notice. Total fees are estimates and should only be used as a guide.
For information on how to apply for a deferral, withdrawal or refund please see deferrals and withdrawals.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2026 is AU$373.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks, and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program. Find out more about calculating your actual SSAF.
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