Bachelor of Design
Design applies to a whole range of contexts, with applications in the creation and improvement to cities, buildings, transport, furniture, websites, processes, bridges, landscapes and the environment.
As a student in the Bachelor of Design, you’ll use innovative processes to solve problems creatively, and determine solutions for a better future. You will develop knowledge and skills, and study real projects within the built environment, engineering, performing and visual arts, and technology disciplines. You can focus on one or two majors, or complete a major and a minor.
You will work with internationally recognised scholars and industry professionals. Design studios, site visits, field trips and interaction with industry practitioners will take you into ‘real life’ situations with industry briefs.
Design solutions for a better future
- Design-focused studio, workshop and laboratory-based learning
- Create and improve cities, buildings, transport, furniture, websites, processes, bridges, landscapes and the constructed environment
- Choose from 12 study areas available as majors and/or minors
- Learn from internationally recognised scholars and industry professionals
- Flexibility to complete majors, minors, double majors and specialisations
Majors (focus your undergraduate degree)
Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship
The Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship offers very high-achieving students at Melbourne a guaranteed place in the graduate program of their choice, along with a program of enrichment activities during their undergraduate studies.
Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Design
Access Melbourne allows you to be considered below the Clearly-in Rank. Guaranteed entry is available to eligible students from a rural area or disadvantaged financial background. i
Access Melbourne can help you gain a place in a course, even if your ATAR is below the Clearly-in Rank. Eligible students must apply through Access Melbourne and meet prerequisites.
Prerequisites
Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/ Literature or at least 30 in EAL.
Applicants intending to major in Civil Systems, Computing, Construction, Mechanical Systems, Property or Spatial Systems may be required to undertake a bridging subject in mathematics as breadth in first year. This is equivalent to Units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods, and entry requires a mathematics background equivalent to Units 1 and 2 Mathematical Methods.
Fees
All domestic undergraduate students enrol in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), which is subsidised by the Australian Government. Students pay a contribution amount that is determined by the Australian Government, based on the subjects undertaken. More details on fees and student contribution amounts.
Credit/Advanced standing
If you have completed post-secondary study, you may be eligible for credit/advanced standing towards your studies at the University. Find out more.
Pathway options
Once you've graduated from this degree, you can choose to undertake further study to gain a professional qualification in one of the following areas:Concurrent diplomas (study alongside your undergraduate degree)
You can choose to study one of the following concurrent diplomas alongside this undergraduate degree at Melbourne: