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Bachelor of Design (Digital Technologies)

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Creative problem-solvers with a love of design and a talent for technical IT skills should explore our Bachelor of Design (Digital Technologies).

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
A344, 095256A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Nov
ATAR
62.1

About this course

Creative problem-solvers with a love of design and a talent for technical IT skills should explore our Bachelor of Design (Digital Technologies). Learn about user experience (UX), design strategies, digital technologies and interactive media, to deliver impactful digital solutions for creative and social issues in our changing world.

Explore core themes including technological entrepreneurship and innovation, design thinking and collaborative practice.

Customise your degree by choosing electives that spark your interest, such as creative coding, robotics and 3D motion. This unique combination of technical and artistic skills allows you to build a creative and rewarding career beyond the traditional IT and creative arts streams.

Do you have a passion for design - and love to work in a team environment?




Get hands-on experience working on projects with real briefs to develop a strong portfolio of work throughout your studies.

Learn the fundamentals of design thinking and strategies, and develop the technical skills required to explore:

  • software design
  • mobile app design
  • web design
  • user interface design
  • design for augmented and virtual realities.

Study locations

Burwood (Melbourne)

Career pathways

As a graduate, you'll be a well-equipped multidisciplinary designer ready to work in motion design, animation, film, television, web design, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), in roles such as:

  • 2D or 3D animator
  • AR designer
  • arts editor
  • cartoonist
  • digital designer
  • game developer
  • illustrator
  • modeller
  • motion capture technician
  • motion graphics designer
  • multimedia developer
  • VR designer.
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Course structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Design (Digital Technologies) a student must complete 24 credit points including:

  • 17 credit points of core units
  • 2 credit points of course elective units
  • 5 credit points of open elective units
  • No more than 10 credit points at level 1
  • Minimum of 6 credit points at level 3
  • Academic Integrity AAI018
  • Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

16

Core units

2

Course Electives

6

Electives

24

Total units

Credit for prior study or work

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at Deakin University.
75.6%
Overall satisfaction
78.5%
Skill scale
59.6%
Teaching scale
81.5%
Employed full-time
$65k
Average salary