Bachelor of Design in Product Design / Bachelor of International Studies
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
This course is designed for those aiming to excel in the global product design industry, encompassing a range of sectors from boutique to industrial production. Choose this course to gain a competitive edge through a unique combination of design expertise and international cultural fluency. Its distinctiveness lies in the integration of design practice with language and cultural studies, fostering a comprehensive understanding of international design contexts.You will acquire practical design skills, from conceptualisation to prototyping, using cutting-edge technology in our workshops. The curriculum emphasises creative problem-solving to improve everyday life across diverse economies and digital landscapes. Youll also develop a nuanced appreciation of the interplay between objects, culture, economy, technology, business, and human behaviour.Learning is hands-on and collaborative, set in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment. Youll engage with industry projects and global travel studios, working with renowned companies and benefiting from UTSs international partnerships. The course equips you with the versatility to pursue traditional industrial design roles or emerging fields like service and strategic design. Additionally, language and cultural studies enhance your employability, preparing you for a dynamic career in design or related disciplines.
Structure
240 credit points of study with 96cp Core subjects, 24cp Sub-major/Electives (DAB), 24cp Sub-major/Options, 96cp Country major choice
Subjects
- 610: Inside Design: 84111: Understanding Three-dimensional Form: 84116: Product Design Communication A: 84611: Integrated Product Design: 84118: Informing Product Design: 84117: Product Design Communication B: 84711: User-centred Design: 84909: Product Design and Sustainability: 84811: Smart Design: 84813: Product Design Professional Communication: 84910: Analogue and Digital UX: 84712: Product Engineering: 84812: Product Design Major Studio: 85502: Researching Design Histories: 85503: Thinking Through Design
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building and for the Bachelor of International Studies offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Non-current school leavers are selected on the basis of academic merit or on the basis of portfolio and interview rank. Students must refer to the portfolio eligibility for the faculty
Further information
Career options include in-house designer with large multinationals and small boutique manufacturers; industrial designer; interaction designer; furniture, lighting or homewares designer; sport and leisure product designer; smart object, system and service designer; medical, health and scientific product designer; self-employed design entrepreneur; and production and distribution manager. Graduates also work in emerging fields such as service and strategic design, digital interaction design, and adapting advanced technologies for new experiences and networked environments.
