Program Overview
BA in Industrial Design
The BA in Industrial Design is a undergraduate program offered by the Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture.
General
- Faculty Website: Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
- Department: Department of Industrial Design
- Programme Level: Undergraduate
- Programme Name: BA in Industrial Design
- Programme Code: B8ID1Q
- Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
- NQF Level: 7
- NQF Credits: 360
- SAQA: 90884
- Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
- Application End Date: 31 October 2025
- Campus: Auckland Park Bunting Road
- Duration of Study: 3 Years
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to develop entry-level designers, problem finders and problem solvers who have the competence to work independently as designer-makers, or who work for industrial designers as niche skills specialists. The objective of this degree is to equip students both with a thorough grounding in the knowledge and theory of design, through which they are able to conduct design criticism and research, as well as with the principles and skills required for entry level industrial design.
Career Opportunities
Industrial Designers improve the aesthetics, ergonomics and functionality of a broad range of products from bespoke/one-off furniture items to mass produced products such as kitchen appliances and cellphones.
Admission Requirements
- A minimum APS of 25 in Mathematics or 26 Mathematical Literacy.
- English 4 (50%+), Mathematics 4 (50%+) or Mathematical Literacy 5 (60%+)
UJ Faculties
The University of Johannesburg has several faculties, including:
- College of Business and Economics (CBE)
- Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science
- Johannesburg Business School