| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Bachelor of Design
The Bachelor of Design is a three-year undergraduate program that allows students to explore their creativity and develop critical thinking skills through experimentation in an inclusive and exploratory environment. Design plays a vital role in the world, with opportunities to specialize in interactive media, digital culture, game design, or visual communication.
Program Structure
The program consists of 24 courses and 288 units, with a duration of three years full-time or equivalent part-time. Students can choose from various majors, including Digital Culture, Game Design, Interactive Media, and Visual Communication.
Majors
- Digital Culture
- Game Design
- Interactive Media
- Visual Communication
Minors
- Creative and Interactive Advertising
- Creative Writing and Publishing
- Digital Culture
- Fashion Studies
- Game Art and Animation
- Game Design
- Game Programming
- Interactive Media
- Journalism
- Music
- Photographic Practice
- Screen Media
- Social Media
- Strategic Global Communication
- Theatre and Performance
- Visual Communication
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Design program can pursue various career paths, including:
- Content creator
- Creative producer
- Digital strategist
- Fashion designer
- Game designer, artist, or programmer
- Interactive media specialist
- Interdisciplinary artist
- Photographer
- Professional designer
- Visual communication designer
- Visualization designer
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank requirement, which is 50.00 for the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, and Online campuses.
Fees and Scholarships
The estimated tuition fee for one year of full-time study is A$10,519 - 2026 Fees (CSP), with an annual fee of A$28,500.
How to Apply
Domestic applicants apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). Some applicants may be eligible to apply direct to UniSC if they meet certain criteria.
Student Profile
In Semester 1, 2025, UniSC admitted 23 new Bachelor of Design students at the Sunshine Coast campus. The student profile data shows that 39.13% of students were admitted based on their ATAR, while 26.09% were admitted based on other criteria.
Inherent Academic Requirements
Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. The IARs of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities, and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program.
Pathways
The Headstart program allows students to study university subjects while still in high school. The Early Offer Guarantee scheme enables Year 12 students to be offered a place at UniSC based on their Principal's recommendation. Prior study or work experience can also be considered for entry.
Fees and Scholarships
The program offers various scholarships and bursaries to help students cover the costs of study. The estimated tuition fee for one year of full-time study is A$10,519 - 2026 Fees (CSP), with an annual fee of A$28,500.