Bachelor of Design
Discover your creativity and develop your critical thinking through experimentation in an inclusive, exploratory environment. Design plays an increasingly important role in the world, with opportunities to specialise in interactive media, digital culture, game design or visual communication. Become equipped with theory, creative skills, cultural awareness and critical thinking to shape a rapidly changing future.
Explore majors and minors for the Bachelor of Design.
In this program you will:
- Learn about latest interdisciplinary design practices and new technologies
- Work with industry experts and organisations to deliver projects for diverse audiences
- Use problem-solving strategies, creativity, and theory in solving challenges
- Apply design thinking, ethical practice, and inclusive design to innovate in diverse contexts
- Develop culturally sensitivity, embrace sustainability, acknowledge Indigenous protocols and perspectives
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Limited Major and Minor options on offer at USC Moreton Bay.
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 24
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 064651B
- UniSC program code
- AR317
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
DES101 Computational Mechanics*
DES103 Production Engineering*
DES104 Animation and Visualisation Design
DES105 Engineering System Design*
DES107 3D Animation and Visualisation Design
SGD102 Character Design and Modelling
Graduate courses (1) 12 units
BCI304 Elements of Design
PLUS select 1 course (1) 12 units from:
BCI302 Fundamentals of Photography
BCI303 Art, Design and Digital Culture
Plus select 16 courses (192 units) towards 1 required major and 1 major from the specified list; or 1 required major and 2 minors:
Required Major
Select 1 required major from:
- Digital Culture^
- Game Design
- Interactive Media
- Visual Communication
Majors
- Creative Writing and Publishing
- Digital Culture^
- Game Design
- Interactive Media
- Journalism
- Music^
- Screen Media
- Social Media
- Theatre and Performance^
- Visual Communication
Minors
- Creative and Interactive Advertising
- Creative Writing and Publishing
- Digital Culture^
- Fashion Studies^
- Game Art and Animation
- Game Design
- Game Programming
- Interactive Media
- Journalism
- Music^
- Photographic Practice^
- Screen Media
- Social Media
- Strategic Global Communication
- Theatre and Performance^
- Visual Communication
^Not currently available at Moreton Bay campus.
Elective courses
Select up to a total of 12 to 36 units from the undergraduate elective course options. The number of electives will vary depending on the majors chosen.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 52.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 52.00 |
| Online | 52.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$13,798
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$24,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$73,200