Bachelor of Design

Course Details

Study at one of Australia's longest-running design schools with the Bachelor of Design. Ranked #1 in Victoria for student experience (QILT: Course Experience Questionnaire 2024-2025) and 5-stars for learning resources (Good Universities Guide 2026), Swinburne’s practical approach and deep industry connections mean you'll graduate ready to work. Co-created with leading employers, the curriculum features authentic briefs and industry-assessed projects, helping you develop the skills for in-demand creative roles. In a hands-on approach that’s unique to Swinburne, you’ll build, test and finish projects yourself using cutting-edge facilities like the ProtoLAB. Our guaranteed Work Integrated Learning connects theory to practice. You’ll tackle real-world challenges, master creative workflows and expand your professional networks. With class sizes that support personalised attention, you’ll receive the guidance and care to thrive in your studies and future career.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: Successful completion of the Bachelor of Design requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides students with opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that they have what it takes to land a job in their field by graduation. Students can also earn credit towards their degree. Choose from 6- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Note: Some Work Integrated Learning opportunities are not available to international students due to visa restrictions. Honours year available.