Bachelor of Design in Product Design
Program Overview
Bachelor of Design in Product Design
The Bachelor of Design in Product Design is a three-year, full-time degree that equips students with the capabilities to create forward-thinking products that are socially and ecologically responsible. Through studio-based learning, students complete projects of increasing depth and complexity, acquiring strategic and critical thinking skills to lead product innovation.
Course Description
This course is designed for those aiming to excel in the product design industry, offering a pathway to careers that shape our material world. The degree integrates cutting-edge technologies like UX and digital fabrication, with a focus on design that impacts everyday life and global challenges. Students acquire a robust set of skills, including complex problem-solving, creative ideation, and the ability to prototype and test innovative design solutions.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21
- UTS College AE5: Pass
- Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50
- Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
Course Fees
The indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students is $29,332.00. Fees are reviewed annually and may change.
Location
Classes are held at the City Campus, or specialist off-campus locations. Some courses are delivered via online (distance) learning.
Course Structure
The course consists of:
- 14 core Product Design subjects
- 4 Design Studies subjects
- 2 Design electives
- 1 Transdisciplinary elective
Typical Course Program
The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Design in Product Design based on a full-time study load.
- First year: Core subjects covering foundational skills such as 3D forms and product design communication.
- Second year: Areas like product engineering, ethical and sustainable design, user experience, and AI.
- Third year: Topics including interactive and integrated technologies, advanced manufacturing, and professional communication, with a self-directed major product design project.
Course Highlights
This course equips students with relevant, practical, and future-proof skills for a career in product and industrial design. Students learn technical methods to effectively innovate and develop responsibly manufactured products that create valued experiences for people.
Career Options
- Product Designer
- Industrial Designer
- Project Manager
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technician
- Furniture Designer
- Exhibition Designer
- UX Designer
- Product Developer
- Product Manager
Why Study at UTS
With a Design, Architecture and Building degree from UTS, students build connections with industry from the moment they start their studies and learn the skills to respond to social, cultural, environmental, and economic challenges. UTS offers purpose-built facilities, access to the latest technologies, and a commitment to hands-on practice and professional accreditation.
Facilities
UTS provides world-class facilities, including:
- Studio 5A for visual communication and product design students
- Fabrication workshop for building custom handmade models
- Photomedia studio for professional-grade photography
- Digital makerspace for 3D printing and laser cutting
- Soft model studio for light-duty construction and assembly of models
Entry Schemes and Pathways
UTS offers various entry schemes and pathways, including:
- UTS Early Entry program
- Elite athletes and performers scheme
- InpUTS for students who have experienced long-term disadvantages
- Completing a recognised TAFE or VET provider qualification
- Jumbunna Admission Program for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students
- Changing from another undergraduate course
- UTS College for a smooth transition to UTS
Related Courses
- Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
- Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication
- Bachelor of Design in Product Design Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
- Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture