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Bachelor of Design

Bachelor

This flexible degree offers exciting majors to develop practical design skills in a global context, with project-based learning and industry-standard tools, culminating in a comprehensive portfolio.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

B-DESIGN, 098137F

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$10,300 per year

International Fees

$34,230 per year / $102,690 total

ATAR

About this course

Overview

If design is your passion, this flexible degree offers a number of exciting majors that will develop your practical skills in a global context, so you can take your career anywhere in the world.

Throughout the three-year program, you will learn through project-based activities and have the opportunity to work with students from other disciplines, mirroring a real industry environment.

You'll use industry-standard equipment and software, and graduate with a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates your skills to future employers.

If you're interested in digital design such as game design, animation and visual effects, you might like our Bachelor of Digital Creative Industries.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

ATAR pathway

Guaranteed ATAR 70
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites) There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.
Desirable WACE subjects There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Alternative pathways

Portfolio entry Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.
UniReady If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
Certificate IV + English Competency The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).
Indigenous applicant If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
STAT entry The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

Writing: 6
Speaking: 6
Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

Apply discipline knowledge to critically review, analyse, consolidate and contribute to evidence-based practice in their chosen design discipline
Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in both a broad understanding of design and with depth in at least one discipline
Use and discern between a range of design technologies and media platforms in the production of design-based solutions
Demonstrate effective visual, spoken, written and technical communication appropriate to their chosen design discipline and apply effective self-directed learning skills
Demonstrate personal awareness of a design specific practice and sustain an engagement with contemporary practices, technologies and the creative industries
Develop a predictive overview of future trends that will influence design and design practices
Recognise the importance of social, ethical and cultural diversity and consider local and international perspectives in design activities, studio practice and production
Demonstrate how intercultural awareness and understanding impacts on personal and professional skills and on the ability to lead
Work independently and collaboratively on design projects and respond to project demands

Career pathways

Graphic designer
Fashion designer
Furniture designer
Creative director
Illustrator
Photojournalist
Photographer
Design educator
Entrepreneur
Production manager

Course structure

Customise your Design degreeSTEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR MAJOR

Select an area that inspires you:

Advertising and Design
Design Innovation and Fabrication
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Photography

STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR DESIGN SPECIALISATION

*You must choose a different Design specialisation to your major.

Animation and Game Design
Creative Advertising Design
Digital Design
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Photography

STEP 3: COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE STRUCTURE

Option 1: Choose a second Design specialisation

Choose a second Design specialisation from the list in Step 2.

Option 2: Choose a non-Design specialisation

Choose a specialisation in another area to gain expertise in a second field.

Option 3: Choose four electives

Choose four elective units in your area of interest in which you meet the unit prerequisites.

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Curtin Perth
Curtin University Dubai
Curtin Mauritius

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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