Western Sydney University

Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) program prepares you for the profession with a new culture of learning supported by a user/student-centered approach, competency learning, design studio-project based learning, applied design research and innovation.

With a shorter time span between thinking and making graduates in industrial design need to create and innovate by adding value to experiences and interaction, products, businesses and systems.

They are thinker-makers and design entrepreneurs, self-starters and all-rounders that can figure out and problem-solve ambiguity. You will need to work independently or in collaboration with others in new product development teams, user experience and interaction, product service systems, production and manufacturing.

The program culminates in a final year industrial design project intending to develop visionary work leading to industry placement, Masters or PhD research place of design in society and its effect on people, the environment and the economy, and provides you with the ability to work alone or collaboratively.

Delivery mode

Western Sydney University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta
  • 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Assumed knowledge:

any two subjects of English plus at least two subjects of Design, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering, or Business Studies.

Assumed knowledge:

any two subjects of English plus at least two subjects of Design, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering, or Business Studies.

English Language Entry Requirements

  • IELTS (ACADEMIC VERSION): 6.5 overall score, Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
  • TOEFL INTERNET-BASED SCORE: Total score 82, Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
  • PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (PTE) ACADEMIC: 58 overall, No communication skills less than 50
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $145,696 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Full Fee Tuition:
$145,696
Enquire with Western Sydney University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $145,696 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.

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