Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) / Bachelor of Information Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00213J
Combine interaction design and IT for roles including interactive media designer, usability specialist, information architect or graphic designer. This course prepares you for diverse and agile career pathways in design, technology and innovation. It focuses on cutting-edge design skills, knowledge and capabilities needed for a contemporary designer to work across multiple fields, practices and contexts. You'll undertake a series of interaction design studios focusing on industry-leading practices in human centered design, design thinking, experience design, service innovation and augmented reality. Opportunities for industry work experience, international study tours and to network with design industry professionals nationally and internationally will ensure you graduate with one of the most versatile and contemporary skill sets in the sector. Build a qualification that supports your interests and career aspirations and equips you with the skills to transform and shape the future through information technology. When you combine your interaction design and information technology skills you can work in a range of creative and commercial industries including advertising, education and gaming, or in cultural institutions. Roles include interactive media designer, usability specialist, information architect or graphic designer.
Structure
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points, made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology.
Subjects
- Computer science
- Information systems
- Interaction design
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12, or equivalent
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Recognition
Design: Graduates qualify for membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), the professional body for Australian designers. Information Technology: This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS accreditation is internationally recognised by the Seoul Accord.
Study pathways
Pathways to the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours), Master of Information Technology, Master of Teaching (Secondary) or Master of Philosophy are available. Students may be able to claim advanced standing for part of their course, on the basis of completed or partially completed studies, and other assessable learning outcomes.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Gardens Point | International: $137,600 | No |
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| Kelvin Grove | International: $137,600 | No |
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Further information
QUT offers a range of scholarships that provide real support for students. Our offer guarantee can give you peace of mind about your study choices. If you receive an ATAR or selection rank equal to or higher than the offer guarantee, you are guaranteed a place in the course regardless of the threshold. This means that when you know your ATAR or selection rank you can check your eligibility for a QUT course before receiving an offer. You still need to lodge a QTAC application by the closing date. A small number of courses do not participate in the offer guarantee scheme.
