Bachelor of Design (Honours)

    Bachelor of Design (Honours)

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 32,150 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Bachelor of Design (Honours)

    About

    Advance your design knowledge and understanding by developing a significant practice-led research project in the Bachelor of Design (Honours). Access leading research labs and a selective professional placement program to explore the potential of contemporary design.

    Graduates develop a deeper understanding of design strategy, design methods and research, providing pathways to an array of careers in the design and cultural sectors, as well as to higher-degree research programs such as a Master of Philosophy or PhD.

    • Adobe Creative Cloud subscription included from the day you start your degree for the duration of your studies
    • Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community.
    • Learn through research-informed teaching
    • Prioritise career success - UNSW won the Australian Financial Review's Most Employable Students Award in 2024.
    • Benefit from strong industry links and partnerships
    • Access world-class alumni connections
    • Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
    • Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Students must have completed the UNSW Bachelor of Design or other cognate recognised Level 7 qualification. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher (or equivalent) in the relevant Level 7 qualification prior to entry. Entry is subject to resources and the approval of the Deputy Head of School, Design.

    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

    Potential careers

    • Graphic designer
    • Interaction and user experience (UX) designer
    • Exhibition, experience and event designer
    • Textile and fashion designer
    • Furniture, ceramics or jewellery designer
    • 3D Visualisation
    • Design strategy
    • Design instructor
    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    32,150 / year
    Application Fee 150

    Bachelor of Design (Honours)

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney