With majors in Interior Design, Product and User Experience Design, and Visual Communication Design, the Bachelor of Design addresses the global need for designers who can navigate the complexities of contemporary society, creatively, ethically and sustainably.
Our studio-first program, registered by the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), cultivates high levels of design expertise. Our teaching staff are award-winning design professionals and educators, with experience across a wide range of design practices. Learn in innovative, creative studio spaces at the Queensland College of Art and Design and leverage unique opportunities in our world-class facilities, including galleries and purpose-built design studios.
In partnership with leading experts from the design industry, you'll gain the skills to tackle real design challenges and devise leading-edge strategies and solutions. Advance your critical and strategic thinking and learn to present your ideas clearly and powerfully. You'll have the opportunity to integrate internships and innovative studio incubator experiences into your degree, enhancing your practical capabilities and professional networks.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
226 Grey St, South Bank 4101
Parklands Dr, Southport 4222
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 65.00 or equivalent.
The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.
Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. .
Trimester 3 2023
Portfolio admission is not available in 2023. Applicants must meet the requirements below.
- ATAR/Rank: 63.00
- OR VET Qualification: Certificate III
Prerequisites
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C).
From Trimester 1 2024
From 2024 there will be two admission pathways to the Bachelor of Design. Applicants may be considered via one of the following:
- Guaranteed* ATAR/Rank of 70.00 or above or VET Qualification: Certificate IV, or via
- Portfolio and interview.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio and attend an interview even if they are confident that they will meet the minimum adjusted ATAR/Rank - it is a valuable opportunity for applicants to showcase their talent and commitment to a creative arts degree.
Find out more on the QCA Portfolio Admission webpage.
Prerequisites
Nil
Assumed knowledge
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)
Additional Requirements
Optional portfolio and interview
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Course fees
Course fee
$30,000
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