Bachelor of Design / Education (Secondary)

University of New South Wales

Australia, Sydney

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University of New South Wales

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

110686E

Credit point

192 Points

Campuses

Kensington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 46,000 / year

Next Intake February-2026

Bachelor of Design / Education (Secondary)

About

The Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is a four-year double degree that transforms creative thinking into the confidence to guide future generations. You’ll develop professional design skills and be prepared to teach visual arts to high school students.

Discover the different ways students learn and the best ways to teach according to current research. Use your education knowledge to strengthen your own creative design discipline in graphics and either objects, experiences, interaction, or 3D visualisation.

Inspire students to never stop learning, with practical tools and interpersonal experience developed during 80 days of teaching work experience. You'll build extensive creative skills and knowledge, learning from experts in practical and theoretical classes. And with solid opportunities for industry connections, you'll develop your future career throughout the entire degree.

NESA accredited program
80 days supervised work experience
2D and 3D integrated design skills
A supportive, diverse and inclusive community
State-of-the-art design production facilities

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

10.0

All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

27.0

Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2024 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

1130.0

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

English Program Requirements

Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
Arts, Design & Architecture

6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

Exceptions:

Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

Exceptions:

Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

Career

Future careers

Pursue a teaching specialisation in visual arts, with the option of a second teaching specialisation in graphics and multimedia technology. Alongside the theoretical aspects of education, we place great importance on practical experience. In your final two years, you will develop skills in classroom competence and spend up to 80 days in supervised teaching in at least two secondary-school contexts.

High school visual arts teacher

High school graphic design teacher

High school multimedia technology teacher

High school principal

Corporate trainer 
Graphic designer, visual communicator, or illustrator 

Interaction and user experience (UX) designer

Exhibition, experience, and event designer

Jewellery, wearable, and textile designer

Furniture, object, ceramics, or lighting designer

Virtual reality 3D visualiser or digital media producer 

Design instructor or design strategist

Film, television or mobile producer

Packaging designer

Colours, materials and finishes (CMF) designer

Consumer electronics, home appliance or medical device designer

Automotive designer

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by NSW Education Standards Authority as an initial teaching qualification for both government and non-government secondary schools throughout Australia and is widely accepted as a teaching qualification internationally.