University of Queensland
3 Years
The Bachelor of Design is an interdisciplinary 3-year program that teaches you to create impactful solutions across industries. You'll develop skills in design processes, visual communication, and fabrication while working on real-world projects in user experience, innovation, and sustainability.
To be eligible for the Bachelor of Design, you need to have completed Queensland Year 12 or equivalent with a General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C grade or higher). The minimum entry score threshold is ATAR 84 or IB 32. International students must meet English language requirements including IELTS overall 6.5 (reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6) or equivalent qualifications such as TOEFL iBT overall 87 or PTE Academic overall 64.
The program covers design fundamentals including design processes, visual communication, and fabrication techniques. You'll study through lectures, tutorials, work placements, fieldwork, and studio-based learning. Core courses include Design for a Better World, Design: Environment, Design: Interaction, and Design: Experience. Seven major options allow you to specialize: Anthropology (understanding human needs in design), Architectural Studies (spatial design and built environments), Environment and Society (environmental challenges and design), Information Environments (digital tools and UX design), Innovation and Entrepreneurship (business development), Media and Digital Cultures (digital media and technology), and Urban Systems (sustainable city design).
UQ is recognized as 1st in Queensland for computer science and information systems, and 1st in Queensland for arts and humanities according to QS World University Rankings 2026. The program is recognized by the Design Institute of Australia, the nation's peak design body. Students gain access to cutting-edge facilities including UQ Innovate (makerspace for prototyping) and UQ Ventures (entrepreneurship hub), with work-integrated learning and professional practice courses ensuring graduates are industry-ready.
Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths including design manager, customer and user experience designer, wayfinding designer, product designer, service designer, and urban designer. The interdisciplinary approach and flexible major options enable careers across industries including health, business, sustainability, technology, and social innovation. Product designers earn average annual salaries of A$100-120K. The program's emphasis on real-world projects and professional networks prepares you for immediate employment and career advancement in strategic design, innovation, and leadership roles.
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