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Bachelor of Industrial Design

This degree teaches how everyday products, systems and services are designed and made.

Compare 4 providers
How long it takes
3 to 4 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 51.5
Lowest offered at RMIT University, 2026
How you can study
On campus
Taught by
4 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

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

It helps to have

  • an interest in how everyday products are made
  • a habit of sketching and refining your ideas
  • an eye for shape, proportion and detail
  • patience for testing and improving designs

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 4 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.

  • Western Sydney University

    Parramatta City, NSW

    4.2from 1,872 Google reviews

    ATAR
    56.25 lowest
    (62.4 median, 2023)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly and supportive
    • Good academic experience and learning

    What to weigh up

    • Admin can be slow to respond

  • Griffith University

    Gold Coast, QLD

    4.3from 1,317 Google reviews

    ATAR
    70.35 lowest
    (74.35 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Fee
    $10,000 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)

    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

  • RMIT University

    City / Brunswick, VIC

    More about RMIT University

    3.8from 1,757 Google reviews

    ATAR
    51.5 lowest
    (60.85 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    Next intake
    Feb 2027

  • Adelaide University

    Adelaide City, SA

    4.5from 1,262 Google reviews

    ATAR
    68.25 lowest
    (70.75 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027

    What students like

    • Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Industrial Design.

  • Design studio practice
  • Materials and manufacturing
  • Human factors and usability
  • Visual communication and sketching
  • Sustainable design

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?

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