Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) Program By University of South Australia |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BDes

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This practical degree will equip you with the skills needed to design and create products that people use every day, such as electronic devices, domestic appliances, homewares, medical devices, sports equipment, user experiences and interfaces, furniture, mobility solutions and more.
Product designers need to consider human factors, usability, aesthetics, manufacturing technologies, materials and environmental sustainability in their designs, and this comprehensive, practical degree will have you doing just that. During your studies, you will develop fundamental practical skills through design studio classes, model-making and prototyping.
You will learn in our dedicated studios and state-of-the-art workshops fitted with digital fabrication equipment such as laser cutters, CNC routers and 3D printers, and virtual reality systems. You can practice skills learned in real-world workplaces when you complete professional placements as part of your study. There is also the opportunity for you to complete some of your studies overseas.

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BDes

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This practical degree will equip you with the skills needed to design and create products that people use every day, such as electronic devices, domestic appliances, homewares, medical devices, sports equipment, user experiences and interfaces, furniture, mobility solutions and more.
Product designers need to consider human factors, usability, aesthetics, manufacturing technologies, materials and environmental sustainability in their designs, and this comprehensive, practical degree will have you doing just that. During your studies, you will develop fundamental practical skills through design studio classes, model-making and prototyping.
You will learn in our dedicated studios and state-of-the-art workshops fitted with digital fabrication equipment such as laser cutters, CNC routers and 3D printers, and virtual reality systems. You can practice skills learned in real-world workplaces when you complete professional placements as part of your study. There is also the opportunity for you to complete some of your studies overseas.

Undergraduate

ATAR

65+

PTE Academic

50+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

169+

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

60+

A-levels

6+

International Baccalaureate

26+

SAT

1050+

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to:

- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and - Obtain a competitive ATAR, and - Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-
Alternatively, applicants can fulfil one of the following requirements with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements, and other academic requirements for the program:
- Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE, or - Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, or - Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or - Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or - Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or - Qualify for Special Entry, or - Complete a University Foundation Studies program
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Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Jun

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

8,301 AUD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

31,900 AUD

Other Expenses

-

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Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)

City West Campus, Adelaide, Australia

# 201-230QS Subject Rankings

36 monthsProgram duration

31,900 AUDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Undergraduate

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee

Scholarships

Domestic Students

International Students

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