Bachelor of Industrial Design
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    Bachelor of Industrial Design

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 31,135 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Industrial Design

    About

    Discover how to harness your creativity to solve complex design challenges with our Bachelor of Industrial Design.

    Learn how to think like a designer, express your ideas visually and create a vast range of products, systems and services that people use every day. Discover the role human factors, useability, aesthetics, manufacturing technologies, materials and environmental sustainability play in design, production and user experience.

    Get hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and techniques to create virtual models of a variety of three-dimensional products. Learn about commonly used materials and the important role material selection plays in the production process. Consider the environmental impact of products throughout their lifecycle – from manufacture and purchase to repair and end-of-life – and how designers can work in more sustainable ways.

    Take classes in purpose-built studio and workshop spaces. Learn to use analogue and digital fabrication equipment – including CNC equipment, 3D printers, laser cutters and virtual reality/augmented reality systems – to produce physical models and prototypes of your designs.

    Complete a capstone design project and apply your learning to real-world design challenges.

    Emerge with the knowledge, skills and expertise to launch your design career.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Graduates of this degree will qualify to work as industrial designers. With your versatile design knowledge and technical skillset, you’ll be able to pursue dynamic careers across a variety of industry sectors. Some industrial designers choose to focus their expertise on a specific product category – like consumer electronics. Whereas others may prefer agency roles that allow them to work on lots of different kinds of projects.

    You could work in a government infrastructure department, designing inclusive, community play spaces that enable children of all ages and levels of ability to play alongside their peers. Maybe you’ll work in the packaging industry, utilising natural materials to create more sustainable types of packaging such as edible, single-use cutlery. Or perhaps you’ll work in a design consultancy firm, working on a wide range of client projects that span across multiple industries. 

    Whatever your area of interest, career paths are available in a wide range of areas including: 

    • Consumer goods and electronics
    • Assistive technology
    • Car and car interior design
    • Children’s toys and furniture
    • Custom fabrication
    • Furniture design
    • Fashion and footwear
    • Heavy equipment design
    • Homewares and soft furnishings
    • Injection moulding
    • Machinery and equipment design
    • Product packaging
    • Stage, set and prop design
    • Transportation design
    • User Experience (UX) design
    • Wearable technology
    • Web and e-commerce interface design.

    Industry trends 

    The push for businesses to implement more sustainable operating practices has exploded significantly in recent years and is showing no signs of slowing down. Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are willing to hold companies to account on this issue. In fact, most consumers indicate they are willing to pay more for products from a company they perceive to be socially and environmentally responsible. Similarly, businesses that have implemented sustainability initiatives report seeing significant cost savings from these investments on top of returning higher profits (Oracle, 2024).

    The global sustainable packaging market was valued at approximately US$310 billion in 2023 and is expected to exceed $518 billion by 2030, as companies race to adopt green packaging solutions (Fortune Business Insights, 2024).

    The demand for industrial designers with the expertise in sustainable approaches to materials, manufacturing and product packaging is only expected to increase alongside these figures.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    31,135 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Industrial Design
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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