About the course

Designers apply creative and open approaches to defining and solving problems, leading to high-quality decisions. This enables businesses and industries to overcome rigid or outdated ways of doing things. Design has applications in the creation and improvement of our cities, buildings, transport networks, furniture, websites, processes, bridges, landscapes and environment. Designers are innovators who enhance the way we live and interact with the world around us.With job markets evolving constantly, gaining skills that transfer across industries is really important. The ability to apply design thinking is now recognised as a specific and desirable skill.

　　As technology drives more and more aspects of our lives, designers are playing an important role expanding the potential of the Internet of Things, such as smart homes, smart cities and intelligent transportation.

　　If you are imaginative, enjoy learning about new fields, and want to play a role in improving the way we live and the places we live in, Design could be a good fit for you.

　　As a Bachelor of Design student, you’ll use innovative processes to solve problems creatively and determine solutions for a better future. You will develop expert knowledge and skills, and study real projects within the built environment, engineering, technology and performing and visual arts disciplines.

　　Careers

　　Study design if you are interested in working in: Architecture and landscape architecture, Graphic design,Construction and civil engineering

　　Geospatial technology, Property, Software design, including games, Town planning, User experience, Virtual reality and augmented reality

　　Performance design, Design for mechanics and robotics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: AU$118,584

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Parkville
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Parkville - On Campus With Online Start
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Parkville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Melbourne

To meet minimum eligibility for entry into a Melbourne undergraduate degree, you need to complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification. TOEFL PBT - 577. TOEFL PBT - 79. IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Melbourne. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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