- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 56.2
- Lowest offered at Western Sydney University, 2023
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Design and Technology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how things work and are made
- a habit of sketching or noting ideas as they come
- patience for refining a design through repeated versions
- comfort with both practical making and digital tools
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 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 Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
Parramatta City, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 56.2 lowest
- (61.2 median, 2023)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
- Course page for Flinders University (opens in a new tab)
Flinders University
Tonsley, SA
4.3from 1,059 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Design and Technology.
- Design thinking and methods
- Product design
- Three dimensional modelling and prototyping
- User experience and human factors
- 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?
This qualification prepares you for work in design and technology at bachelor degree level. Entry requirements are set by each provider.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you enrol.