Bachelor of Design
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00279B
New course in 2025. The design industry is undergoing a dynamic transformation, with jobs in cutting-edge fields like Service Design, Human-Centered Design, and Experience (UX) Design rapidly replacing traditional positions in Graphic, Spatial, or Digital Design. If youre a designer, this is precisely where you want to be. This shift not only represents the future of design, but also opens the door to exciting and in-demand career opportunities. Youll learn to create products, systems, services or environments that are functional and user friendly, collaborating with other professionals such as engineers, marketers, and project managers to bring your designs to life. And when you graduate, youll also have a portfolio of real client work to launch your design career.
Structure
Total Credit Points 360
Subjects
- DES1600 Design Foundations
- DES1610 Digital Design
- Elective Unit Unit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option
- Elective Unit Unit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option
- DES1615 Design Knowledge
- DES1605 Design Prototyping
- DES1620 Design Thinking
- Elective Unit Unit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option
- DES2600 Design Studies
- DES2650 Experience Design Studio
- Elective Unit Unit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option
- DES2114 Strategic Visual Communication
- DES2660 Service and System Design Studio
- Elective Unit Unit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option
- DES3650 Design Studio 1
- Elective Unit Unit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option
- Elective Unit Unit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option
- DES3610 Design Futures
- DES3660 Design Studio 2
- Elective Unit Unit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option
- PHO1625 Camera Work and Lighting
- PHO2605 Film Photography and Darkroom Practices
- PHO2610 Photography Reimagined
- PHO3605 Photography and Visual Storytelling
- VIS1800 Foundations of Art Practice 1
- VIS1810 Drawing
- VIS1820Painting
- VIS2815 Time-based Art
- IAS2340 BlaK Matters: Indigenous Sci-fi and Futurisms, Ancient Knowledge for an Exciting Future
- CMM1610 Understanding Audiences
- CMM2605 Principles of Inclusive Communication
- CCC3109 Speculative Fiction
- PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour
- MKT1600 Marketing Principles & Practices
- MKT2608 Consumer Behaviour
- SAH2650 Professional Experience: Internship or Project
- SAH3650 Professional Placement 1
- SAH3660 Professional Placement 2
Standard entry requirements
- AQF Cert IV
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test
- University Preparation Course
- Indigenous University Orientation Course
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment or
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECU City | International: $113,100 | No |
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