Overview
Swinburne University of Technology's Bachelor of Design will arm you with broad design skills in typography, brand and identity design, and more. Make your degree custom-fit by choosing a future-focused major. Emerge ready to transform lives and empower society towards a brighter (and even more beautiful) future.
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Design, graduates will be able to:
- develop knowledge and cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking, initiative, and judgement in the design process, while taking responsibility for their own learning and professional practice development
- apply technical and practical skills as well as a broad understanding of the key concepts in communication design to generate design outcomes to a professional standard
- curate the relevant knowledge, cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking in identifying and solving problems independently and collaboratively, in diverse contexts
- create design proposals that articulate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to diverse audiences and stakeholders
- develop design solutions that incorporate ethical and socio-ecological frameworks, demonstrating respect and inclusivity towards diverse audiences and Indigenous principles and practices
- implement an organised schedule to deliver a complex design project which may include design research methods, collaborating with peers, academics, industry professionals and other stakeholders
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Concepts and Narratives
- Digital Design
- Typography
- Twentieth Century Design
- Photography for Design
- User Interface Design
- Contemporary Design Issues
- Brand and Identity Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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International: It is strongly advised that you consider applying at least three months in advance of the intake’s start date.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
Design View 123 other Bachelors in Design in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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
CRICOS: 088395D
- Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.
- International students must successfully complete any subject in art, design or media equivalent to Year 12.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents41240 AUD / year≈ 41240 AUD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9314 AUD / year≈ 9314 AUD / year
Additional Details
Domestic Students: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Living costs
Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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