DesignAfrica

15 Bachelor's degrees in Design in Africa

Curtin University4,3(70)

Saint Pierre, Mauritius +1 Top 1% in Worldwide

Bachelor of Communications

In this Bachelor of Communications degree from Curtin University you'll gain expertise in a variety of communications areas including journalism, digital media, screen production, public relations, marketing and graphic design.

B.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$25,682/yr

Tshwane University of Technology4,3(37)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 8% in Worldwide

Architecture (Extended Curriculum)

After passing the initial administrative screening, all applicants for the Architecture (Extended Curriculum) program at Tshwane University of Technology will sit for additional assessment arranged with the Department.

Bachelor Full-time On-campus

5 yearsTuition not available

University of Johannesburg4,2(213)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Interior Design (Hons)

The BA in Interior Design (Hons) from University of Johannesburg prepares students for research-based postgraduate study and entry into a design career by enabling them to produce creative solutions to complex problems within a specialist area of design and to conduct and report research under supervision.

B.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$3,069/yr

Durban University of Technology3,9(148)

Durban, South Africa

Visual Communication Design

The Visual Communication Design program at Durban University of Technology is designed to prepare students for a place in the world of visual communication, design, digital design, and advertising. It will help students develop an individual creative ability as well as a recognition and understanding of current market demands, trends, and technology requirements.

Bachelor Full-time On-campus

3 years$305/yr

University of Johannesburg4,2(213)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Architecture (Hons)

The Bachelor in Architecture (Hons) from University of Johannesburg is designed to prepare students for entry into the architectural profession at ‘Candidate Senior Architectural Technologists’ registration category and for entry into either into the professional master of architecture or the research masters programmes.

B.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$2,290/yr

University of Johannesburg4,2(213)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Visual Art

The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art at University of Johannesburg is to develop students' creative, imaginative and critical knowledge, skills and academic research capabilities to practice as artists within the domains of the visual-cultural industries, and/or to engage in postgraduate study in visual art.

B.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$3,069/yr

University of Johannesburg4,2(213)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Design (Honours)

The Design (Honours) degree prepares students for research-based postgraduate study and entry into a design career by enabling them to produce creative solutions to complex problems within a specialist area of design, and to conduct and report research under supervision.

B.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$2,290/yr

German University in Cairo4,6(316)

Cairo, Egypt Top 9% in Worldwide

Design and Production Engineering

This program in Design and Production Engineering at the German University in Cairo is designed to prepare students for the technical real-world, being able to apply scientific methods to practical daily life problems using engineering skills. The program deepens the knowledge of students in mechanics, design, manufacturing processes and materials.

B.Sc. Full-time On-campus

4 years$8,856/yr

University of Pretoria4,2(326)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Information Design

Information Design from University of Pretoria is a dynamic discipline that impacts on people and the world they live in. The successful information designer is a highly qualified person who plays a vital role in creating the contemporary visual, spatial and digital environment.

B.A. Full-time On-campus

4 years$5,186/yr

University of Nairobi4,3(436)

Nairobi, Kenya Top 6% in Worldwide

Design

The philosophy of the Design programme offered by the University of Nairobi is to foster excellence and professionalism in design through intellectual development, creativity and innovation, academic freedom, good governance, integrity and inclusiveness with quality customer service to foster national development.

B.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

4 years$1,857/yr

University of Cape Town4,1(158)

Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Architectural Studies

At University of Cape Town, the Architectural Studies programme is an undergraduate degree programme which focuses on the design of the built environment and architectural design.

Bachelor Full-time On-campus

3 years$5,226/yr

German University in Cairo4,6(316)

Cairo, Egypt Top 9% in Worldwide

Media Design

The Media Design Program at the German University in Cairo is focusing on video, animation and interactive tools. Various media will be investigated in terms of their own rules and the interrelation with each other. The key dimension is the design of processes in time.

B.A. Full-time On-campus

4 years$9,439/yr

University of Johannesburg4,2(213)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Industrial Design (Honours)

The purpose of this Industrial Design (Honours) qualification at University of Johannesburg is to develop entry-level designers, problem finders and problem solvers who have the competence to work independently as designer-makers, or who work for industrial designers as niche skills specialists.

B.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$3,069/yr

University of Johannesburg4,1(214)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Design in Communication Design

The Design in Communication Design degree at University of Johannesburg entails a mix of technical understanding, superb communication and visual experimentation. Students are prepared for multidisciplinary creative careers or postgraduate studies in an ever-evolving design world.

B.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$3,069/yr

Cape Peninsula University of Technology4,0(74)

Cape Town, South Africa

Visual Communication Design

Visual Communication Design from Cape Peninsula University of Technology has five integrated subjects that, together, form a research-based and exploratory approach in the first semester through to the development of the specialised body of work in the second semester.

Advanced Diploma Full-time On-campus

1 year$211/module