UndergraduateArts & Design
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
Design products that improve everyday life Every product begins with a problem worth solving. From wearable technology and medical devices to furniture, consumer products and sustainable packaging, industrial designers combine creativity, technology and human-centred thinking to create products that improve the way people live, work and interact with the world. Western's Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) combines studio-based learning with digital technologies, prototyping and real-world industry experience to prepare you for careers in product design, innovation and design leadership. You'll explore design thinking, digital modelling, materials, manufacturing and user experience while developing the practical skills needed to transform ideas into commercially viable products. Complete your Honours year with an advanced design research project, graduate with a professional portfolio and gain valuable industry experience through work-integrated learning opportunities.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- You can choose from the following majors: Design Practice This major has a focus on change, digital innovation and incorporates simulation and incubators for students who wish to pursue a corporate design role, or build their own start-up business generating new value and driving dynamic careers. Technology Entrepreneurship The Technology Entrepreneurship major is focused on guiding students through all stages of turning their innovative idea into a start-up company. In an entrepreneurial ecosystem, you will learn the knowledge and techni
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Graphic DesignerANZSCO 232411
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Industrial DesignerANZSCO 232312
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Web DesignerANZSCO 232414
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Assumed knowledge: any two subjects of English plus at least two subjects of Design, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering, or Business Studies. Alternate Entry Entry may be considered through an interview process, where your personal aptitude, experience and educational qualifications are assessed, supported by a portfolio of your work. After applying for the Bachelor of Industrial Design, please contact the School support team via email, edbe westernsydney.edu.au.
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