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Bachelor of Digital Design

This degree treats digital design as a practical creative field.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 68
Lowest offered at University of Southern Queensland, 2026
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
2 providers
VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Digital Design asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in visual creativity and design
  • basic drawing or design skills
  • comfort with digital tools and software
  • a willingness to learn new technology

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Graphic Designer

    Graphic designers turn a brief into visual work such as logos, layouts, packaging or social media graphics that a business uses to speak to its audience.

    Median pay$96,200

  • UX Designer

    UX designers work out how a website, app or piece of software should work so people can use it without getting stuck.

    Median pay$96,200

  • Web Designer

    Web designers decide how a website looks and works, shaping the layout, colours and navigation so visitors can find what they need.

    Median pay$96,200

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

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.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Digital Design.

  • Digital design fundamentals
  • Graphic and interaction design
  • Animation and game design
  • Production management
  • Creative direction

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. 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 sits at bachelor degree level and suits people preparing for work in digital design. It gives you a broad grounding in the field and can support a range of design roles.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose about what they ask for before you enrol.

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