University of the Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Design
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDiscover 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.
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
Delivery mode
University of the Sunshine Coast offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 1 Moreton Parade, Petrie, QLD
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 50.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Design will prepare you for the following roles.
Brand Designer
Brand Designers are responsible for an organisation’s visual identity and branding. They oversee the development of logos, icons, corporate colours...
Design Manager
A Design Manager oversees the creative and technical aspects of design projects within an organisation. You might work in various industries, inclu...
Industrial Designer
An Industrial Designer develops innovative product designs, balancing functionality with aesthetics. Their duties include conducting market researc...
Product Designer
A Product Designer creates new products for their own business or on behalf of an organisation. Products may meet a specific need or have a unique...
Interior Design Consultant
Interior Design Consultants are self-employed professionals who design and decorate indoor spaces for clients. They design for both residential and...
Commercial Interior Designer
Commercial Interior Designers conceptualise, design, and develop the interior spaces of commercial buildings such as shops, office complexes, hotel...
Set Designer
A Set Designer is a creative professional responsible for conceptualising and creating the physical environment in which film, television, theatre,...
Ceramic Artist
A Ceramic Artist creates artistic and functional pieces using clay and other ceramic materials. You might work in studios, galleries, or workshops....
About University of the Sunshine Coast
As a university with a strong commitment to achieving sustainability in terms of teaching, research and how we operate, we’re thrilled to be the top ranked Queensland university in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and measure the social and economic impact of an institution.
UniSC offers flexible study options at a network of teaching locations between Brisbane and the Fraser Coast.
UniSC is committed to creating a work and study environment which values the rich diversity of its staff and students.
