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Bachelor of Design

Sketch out your future in design

Designers play a pivotal role in the way we communicate, interact, learn, and problem solve. Developed with a strong industry focus, this program encourages you to discover your own creative passions, skills, and style through experimentation in a studio-based environment. You’ll use traditional and leading-edge technical tools to take on a broad spectrum of design challenges.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
064651B
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2018
A$22,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$67,200
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011191
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 61
UniSC program code
AR317
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
on campus
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2018
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Total courses
24
Total units
288

Designers play a pivotal role in the way we communicate, interact, learn, and problem solve. Developed with a strong industry focus, this program encourages you to discover your own creative passions, skills, and style through experimentation in a studio-based environment. You’ll use traditional and leading-edge technical tools to take on a broad spectrum of design challenges.

In this program you will:

  • Gain the skills to produce original ideas and design solutions that are both aesthetic, functional, and engaging.
  • Learn to think creatively, analytically, and sustainably to solve design-related problems.
  • Develop communication skills to deliver your concepts within small classes facilitated by academics with extensive industry experience.
  • Build a high level of design expertise in one of the following majors: Animation and Visualisation Design, Interaction and UX Design, Serious Games Design or Visual Communication.
Career opportunities:
  • Animation and Visualisation Designer
  • Interactive and UX Designer
  • Serious Games Designer
  • Game Artist
  • Game Programmer
  • Visual Communication Designer
  • Animator
  • Visualisation Designer
  • Simulation Designer
  • Concept Artist
  • Photographer
  • Fashion Designer

Program structure

Introductory courses (8) 96 units

COR109 Civil Procedure
CMN102 Administrative Law
DES101 Professional Conduct
DES102 Evidence
DES103 Regulation
DES104 Commercial Law
DES105 Children & the Law
DES106 Law Professional Practice

Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units

CMN213 Competition and Consumer Law

PLUS select 10 required courses (120 units): 

  • Select 6 advanced level (200/300 coded) courses (72 units) from one of the following streams for a major
  • Select 4 advanced level (200/300 coded) courses (48 units) from a second stream for a minor.
Graphic Design:

DES211 Advocacy
DES212 Special Research Project*
DES213 Legal Dispute Resolution
DES214 Planning and Environment Law
DES215 Elder Law and Succession
DES216 Intellectual Property

e-Media Design:

DES221 Communication and Thought
DES222 Creativity and Communication
DES223 The Language of Design
DES224 Visual Storytelling
DES225 Fundamentals of Photographic Practice
DES226 Art, Design and Visual Culture

3D Design:

DES231 Introduction to Design and Concept
DES232 Typography
DES233 Editing for the Communications Professional
DES234 Visual Identity
DES235 Visual Communication & Meaning
DES236 Graphic Design C

Elective courses (5) 60 units

Select 5 elective courses (60 units) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering). 3 electives (36 units) must be developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) courses.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
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
  • The 6 developing and graduate courses (72 units) from one of the design streams, plus DES101 and DES105 , will constitute a major in that stream. The 4 developing and graduate courses (48 units) from one of the design streams will constitute a minor in that stream
  • Students can convert their chosen minor into a second major by taking 2 further advanced DES courses (24 units) in that stream
  • Students must commence the advanced design courses in Semester 1 following the successful completion of DES105
  • 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.
  • Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)