- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 42.9
- Lowest offered at University of Tasmania, 2022
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 13 providers
- 7 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Design asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how things look and work
- a habit of noticing design in everyday objects
- creativity and a willingness to try new ideas
- good communication skills for sharing your ideas
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Diploma?
The Bachelor of Design is the higher level qualification, and the Diploma of Design is the lower level qualification in the same subject area. They sit at different levels of study.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 13 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane City, Brisbane City (South Bank), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 59 lowest
- (65 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $11,200 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.25 lowest
- (60 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 59.3 lowest
- (62.2 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff
- Website for University of Tasmania (opens in a new tab)
University of Tasmania
Hobart, Launceston, TAS
4.2from 775 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 42.9 lowest
- (42.9 median, 2022)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
Charles Darwin University
Casuarina, NT
4.2from 619 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 58.65 lowest
- (61.85 median)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Swinburne Online, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.9 lowest
- (60.3 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
Edith Cowan University
City, WA
4.3from 679 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 64.6 lowest
- (70 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
Queensland University of Technology
Kelvin Grove, QLD
4.5from 896 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $10,550 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Students are friendly and approachable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find staff less helpful
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Design.
- Design thinking and process
- Prototyping and making
- Digital design tools
- Design history and context
- Sustainable design
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It suits people who want to work in design and build their skills at bachelor degree level. It is a higher education qualification, so it is aimed at students ready to study at university level.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you apply.
How is it different from Diploma of Design?
The Bachelor of Design is the higher level qualification, and the Diploma of Design is the lower level qualification in the same subject area. They sit at different levels of study.