Bachelor of Design (Product Design)

University of South Australia - City West Campus

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Overview

Discover the innovative world of product design. Build, career designing products that people use every day, including electronic gadgets, medical devices, mobility solutions, tools, sports equipment, fashion accessories, domestic appliances and furniture, along with digital user interfaces.

Learn about the fundamentals of design history, theory and thinking; human-centred design principles; and the evolution of creativity. Broaden your knowledge through studies in ergonomics, human factors, advanced 3D modelling, manufacturing, sustainable design, materials and processes, and design for usability.

Develop practical skills through design studio classes, model making and prototyping. Learn from practising design professionals in modern, custom-built workshops on campus. Work with the latest digital fabrication equipment such as laser cutters, CNC routers, 3D printers, water jet cutters and virtual reality systems. Gain practical experience through professional placements and connect with real clients and work on real design projects through Match Studio, our collaborative, on-campus learning space.

After graduation, you'll also be eligible for Associate Membership with the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).

CAREERS Product designer, freelance designer, furniture designer, drafter, technical illustrator, product development coordinator, entrepreneur, design director, exhibition designer, 3D modeller, production designer, industrial designer (with further study)

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 offer97.5597.55
Median rank to receive an offer90.3892.50
Lowest rank to receive an offer64.8572.60

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

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of South Australia website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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