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Diploma of ELearning
Higher Education Leadership Institute
- Melbourne, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A postgraduate diploma for people who want to design and lead online learning.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Graduate Diploma of eLearning. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Learning designer
- Instructional designer
- ELearning developer or consultant
- Learning and development specialist
- Educational technologist
- Digital learning specialist
- Learning experience designer
- Project manager
- Trainer or teacher
- Lecturer
- Further study (Master of eLearning)
Curriculum
- Eight core units of 6 credit points each (48 in total)
- Including Learning and Teaching
- ELearning
- Design Thinking for eLearning
- Learning Analytics
- Developing eLearning Resources
- ELearning Futures and Implementing eLearning Initiatives. No prerequisites. Page states four trimesters (1.5 years) full time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent or higher) in any discipline.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent or higher) in any discipline.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and English tests on the course page. Apply online through the Apply Now button on the course page (student application portal). No application fee is published. Upload certified copies of academic transcripts
- Proof of age
- English evidence and a Genuine Student Statement. Receive the Letter of Offer and Written Agreement
- Then sign and return it. Pay Overseas Student Health Cover for the full visa length. HELI then issues the eCoE for the student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,800 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne (Docklands) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Global Achievement, Future Leaders and Diversity and Success scholarships (up to 34-36 percent off 2026 fees), 2027 not yet published (https://www.heli.edu.au/scholarship/) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,800 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176.

