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University of Canberra

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Bachelor of Design

  • Bachelor

Hands on learning, real world solutions Unleash your imagination and master specialist production techniques that help solve complex problems through...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Hands on learning, real world solutions
Unleash your imagination and master specialist production techniques that help solve complex problems through creativity, innovation, and design.
UC's new Bachelor of Design will help you develop specialist production skills in areas such as visual communication, industrial design, and user experience design. Throughout your degree, you'll develop a well-rounded skillset for a range of career options, while enjoying the freedom to specialise in your own area of interest.
The Bachelor of Design is a creative, hands-on, and employment-focused degree, that includes internship opportunities in the second and third years of the course. This means you'll graduate with career-ready skills and knowledge to succeed in the workplace.

Study a Bachelor of Design at UC and you will:
  • develop skills in crafting visually appealing graphics and communicating messages effectively.
  • understand user-centric design principles and create intuitive experiences.
  • gain insights into design thinking and problem-solving approaches for real-world challenges
  • employ innovative use of different design techniques across a range of mediums, from digital to physical
  • learn to apply advanced 2D and 3D digital design technologies

Work Integrated Learning
Take advantage of opportunities for direct industry engagement at every level of your study, including internships with private companies, government departments, advertising and design agencies, and more. You'll learn about design from real-world industry practitioners and will undertake live industry briefs with the opportunity to progress your designs into production. You'll work collaboratively with fellow Bachelor of Design students to create products with the potential to sell them on campus and throughout Canberra.
By the time you graduate, you'll have amassed an impressive portfolio of genuine design projects and will have opportunities for it to be reviewed by industry professionals.

Career opportunities
  • Brand Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Game Designer
  • User Experience (UX) Designer
  • Web & App Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Design Researcher
  • Illustrator and Digital Artist
  • AR & VR Designer
  • UI Designer
  • Systems Designer

Course specific information
Take your degree overseas with short-term Study Abroad options tailored specifically to this course. Simply use your breadth units as an exchange opportunity, and work with leading designers and students at prestigious overseas institutions.
Standard entry to this course is by selection rank, but a portfolio entry is also possible.

Entry requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- diploma pathway
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.

More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 02 February 2026
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 27 July 2026
Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Study locations

Canberra

Online