Overview

The Design and Information Technology course at Monash University leads to two separate degrees. Depending upon your specialisation, you will be awarded one of:

Bachelor of Communication Design,

Bachelor of Industrial Design,

Bachelor of Spatial Design, or

Bachelor of Collaborative Design

and Bachelor of Information Technology (majoring in Business Information Systems, Applied Cybersecurity, Games and Immersive Media or Software Development).

In the design part of your studies you'll learn in a studio setting from Monash academics, practising designers and top researchers as you learn how to use design as a problem-solving tool in hands-on, practical studios.

In the information technology part of your studies explore critical areas in IT, learning the practical and problem-solving skills you'll need to design and creates the IT systems we all rely on.

There is no design folio or interview entrance requirement for this course. It's open to anyone who is curious and passionate to make a difference and you will learn the technical capabilities and strategic skills to be a successful designer.

Career options

This way of life is strongly influenced by the sophisticated products and imagery that help us to connect. Communication design industries now expect graduates to be skilled across many media and ways of thinking. In addition, designers and developers of new games, interactive media and software can take advantage of the roles and develop skills in the design disciplines. Branding, typography and illustration, as well as industrial design products, offer new approaches and fresh ideas through their translation to the digital space.

Work in a range of roles such as graphic designer, multimedia designer, games developer, web/UX designer, interaction designer, information designer, business systems development, animator, information security systems, industrial designer, interior designer, visual merchandiser, experience designer, gaming, multimedia artist and new media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems development

IT project management

Databases

Indigenous Australian creative practice and ways of knowing

Design and the avant-garde

Sociologies of design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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International: Non-year 12 applicants International students can apply for a place anytime throughout the year. Current year 12 or IB students By late September

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Caulfield North, Australia

Disciplines

Design Information Technology (IT) View 193 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 085439K

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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54400 AUD / year

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10500 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

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