Bachelor of Design

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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Overview

Want to build a sustained design career doing what you love? Harness your creativity to make an impact in an ever-changing world when you study a Bachelor of Design at Deakin. Design is a tangible way to influence people and solve complex problems. No two days will be the same, you'll learn the tools, strategies and methodologies required to drive innovation in business, as well as how to utilise cutting-edge technology and the creative practices of design to create memorable work. Develop critical skills across a range of related disciplines - from communications design to interactive UX, to brand and design thinking - and work towards a sustained creative career doing what you love.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Brand design (minor only), Communication design (graphic design, illustration, studio, drawing) (major only), Design for social media (minor only), Indigenous studies (minor only), Interactive and UX design (major only), Interactive design (minor only), Publication design (minor only).

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduates are open to many opportunities, including the following design careers: graphic designer, communication designer, interactive designer, UX designer, UI designer, systems designer, social media designer, motion graphics designer, art director/creative director, animation/motion designer, web designer, illustrator & digital artist, AR & VR (mixed reality) designer, digital designer, game designer.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer91.3095.45
Median rank to receive an offer64.3073.00
Lowest rank to receive an offer51.2560.10

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Deakin University

Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Arts

Indicative ATAR

51.25

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available

Course Link

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State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
322
Campuses
Geelong Waterfront Campus Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Melbourne Burwood Campus Warrnambool Campus
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