Overview

Creative problem-solvers with a love of design and an aptitude for technical IT skills should explore our Bachelor of Design (Digital Technologies) from Deakin University.

Learn about user experience (UX), design strategies, digital technologies and interactive media, to deliver impactful digital solutions for creative and social issues in our changing world.

Explore core themes including technological entrepreneur ship and innovation, design thinking and collaborative practice.

Then customise your degree by choosing electives that spark your interest, such as creative coding, robotics and 3D motion. This unique combination of technical and artistic skills allows you to forge a creative and rewarding career beyond the traditional IT and creative arts streams.

Career

Graduates are open to many career opportunities in creative agencies, advertising and design studios, print houses and corporate companies, taking up roles as:

design engineers
digital designers
digital media designers
graphic designers
industrial designers
User Interface (UI) designers
virtual reality experience designers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Integrity

Design Thinking

Design Skills and Technologies

Exploring I.T.

Collaborative Design Project

Individual Design Portfolio

Design to Change the World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

Applicants will be selected in accordance with the published Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for that year.

CRICOS code: 095256A

Entry for applicants with recent secondary education (previous three years) will be based on their performance in a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, with pre-requisite units 3 and 4; a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or 20 in English other than EAL.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32400 AUD / year

≈ 32400 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8021 AUD / year

≈ 8021 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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