Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) program prepares you for the profession with a new culture of learning supported by a user/student-centered approach, competency learning, design studio-project based learning, applied design research and innovation.
With a shorter time span between thinking and making graduates in industrial design need to create and innovate by adding value to experiences and interaction, products, businesses and systems.
They are thinker-makers and design entrepreneurs, self-starters and all-rounders that can figure out and problem-solve ambiguity. You will need to work independently or in collaboration with others in new product development teams, user experience and interaction, product service systems, production and manufacturing.
The program culminates in a final year industrial design project intending to develop visionary work leading to industry placement, Masters or PhD research place of design in society and its effect on people, the environment and the economy, and provides you with the ability to work alone or collaboratively.
Delivery mode
Western Sydney University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, NSW
- 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Assumed knowledge:
any two subjects of English plus at least two subjects of Design, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering, or Business Studies.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
Design Engineer
A Design Engineer plans new products used in a range of industries. You might work with other stakeholders to come up with product designs and cond...
Furniture Designer
A Furniture Designer creates plans for furniture pieces. You might design individual or custom-made pieces or develop designs for mass production....
Exhibition Designer
An Exhibition Designer creates engaging and visually striking displays for exhibitions, trade shows, and museums. You might work for design firms,...
Packaging Designer
A Packaging Designer creates innovative and functional packaging solutions for products across various industries. You might work for a design agen...
CAD Designer
A CAD Designer creates detailed technical drawings and blueprints using computer-aided design (CAD) software. You might work in sectors such as arc...
Design Consultant
A Design Consultant collaborates with clients to create functional and aesthetically pleasing designs for various projects. You might work in inter...
About Western Sydney University
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