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    Curtin University

    Curtin University

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    Australia, Perth

    University RankQS Ranking
    175

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    043988F

    Campuses

    Curtin Perth

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines26-Feb-2025
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 31,992  / year
    Next Intake 26-Feb-2025

    Design

    About

    If design is your passion, this flexible degree offers a number of exciting majors that will develop your practical skills in a global context, so you can take your career anywhere in the world.

    Throughout the three-year program you will learn through project-based activities and have the opportunity to work together with students from other disciplines, mirroring a real industry environment.

    You'll use industry-standard equipment and software, and graduate with a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates your skills to future employers.

    Create your dream degree

    STEP A: CHOOSE A MAJOR

    Select an area that inspires you:

    • Advertising and Design
    • Animation and Game Design
    • Design Innovation and Fabrication
    • Digital Experience and Interaction Design
    • Fashion Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Photography

    STEP B: CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE DESIGN SPECIALISATION

    This step usually happens after you accept Curtins offer for your chosen major.

    You can study up to two specialisations in Design. If you have interests outside the field of design, you may choose elective units or a second specialisation in a complementary study area such as business, arts or languages to gain a wider skill set.

    Each option is subject to availability:

    Option 1: One Design specialisation and four elective units

    Option 2: One Design specialisation and one non-Design specialisation

    Option 3: Two Design specialisations

    Available Design specialisations are:

    • Animation and Game Design
    • Creative Advertising Design
    • Digital Design
    • Fashion Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration
    • Photography*

    *The Photography specialisation is not available to students who have selected Photography as their major.

    See the full list of specialisations.

    Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

    Why study

    You will benefit from having transferable skills to adapt to changing employment trends without having to retrain.

    This flexible course allows you to choose one or two areas of design that suit your career aspirations, as well as providing opportunities to study complementary electives such as business, arts and languages, so you can become more competitive in the job market.

    How this course will make you industry ready

    In your final year you will be given the opportunity to complete a capstone unit. You will explore interdisciplinary themes through the creation of design-focused projects, and benefit from strong links with industry across the design majors. The networks and skills you'll develop in this unit will ensure you graduate industry-ready.

    Student profile

    View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

    Professional recognition

    Professional membership is available with the Design Institute of Australia.

  • apply discipline knowledge to critically review, analyse, consolidate and contribute to evidence-based practice in their chosen design discipline
  • demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in both a broad understanding of design and with depth in at least one discipline
  • use and discern between a range of design technologies and media platforms in the production of design-based solutions
  • demonstrate effective visual, spoken, written and technical communication appropriate to their chosen design discipline and apply effective self-directed learning skills
  • demonstrate personal awareness of a design specific practice and sustain an engagement with contemporary practices, technologies and the creative industries
  • develop a predictive overview of future trends that will influence design and design practices
  • recognise the importance of social, ethical and cultural diversity and consider local and international perspectives in design activities, studio practice and production
  • demonstrate how intercultural awareness and understanding impacts on personal and professional skills and on the ability to lead
  • work independently and collaboratively on design projects and respond to project demands
  • Requirements

    Entry Requirements

  • General Secondary Education Certificate with 60%
  • English Program Requirements

    If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

    Career

    • Graphic designer
    • Fashion designer
    • Electronic game developer
    • Creative Director
    • Illustrator
    • Photojournalist
    • Photographer
    • Design educator
    • Entrepreneur
    • Production manager

    Fee Information

    +estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load


    Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
    Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 31,992 

    How to Apply

    Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

    If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

    Recognised translation services

    • National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
    • The Awarding institution
    • A Notary Public Office
    • The official Government body
    • An official and accredited translator*

    *Official translations are subject to review.

    If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

    Applying online: Use the ‘Apply now’ button on the relevant course page and following the prompts.

    Applying by mail or email: Download the International application for admission form [.pdf – 307 kB].

    If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

    If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

    If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment ­– a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

    Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

    See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.

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