Overview

You’ll investigate key theories, concepts, tools and contemporary interaction design techniques and learn how people engage with different digital technologies based on screen, mobile and virtual platforms.

The course includes a variety of projects which lead to an impressive body of work demonstrating your creativity, problem-solving skills and technological know-how. You’ll graduate as a well-rounded interaction designer and future leader who specialises in finding novel ways to help people access and seamlessly interact with technology.

Study Design (Interaction Design) at University of Canberra and you will:

understand the different stages involved in software development

know how to select appropriate methods in designing and prototyping interactive artefacts as applicable to industry practices

demonstrate advanced knowledge of usability and accessibility

select appropriate tools to build and manage both screen-based and physical interactive artefacts

gain the knowledge and skills necessary to launch your own interaction design business or seek employment within global markets across all industries.

Career opportunities

Interaction designer

UX (user experience) designer

UI (user interface) designer

Visual designer

Digital designer

Usability researcher

Information architect

UI artist

UX/UI developer

Content strategist

Web designer/developer

Web/mobile designer

Front-end web developer/designer

Back-end web developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Orientation (Design)
Visual Representation Techniques
Design Culture and Society
Evidence (Design)
Interaction Design
Design Thinking and User Centered Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Design View 123 other Bachelors in Design in Australia

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

Year 12 ATAR

other Australian Qualification

work experience

overseas qualification

CRICOS Code: 095572M

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33200 AUD / year

≈ 33200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8948 AUD / year

≈ 8948 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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

Funding

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