Bachelor of Design and Technology
Western Sydney University
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About
Our Design and Technology degree provides a sound knowledge in a broad range of work-ready design skills, including design thinking methods, drawing skills for creativity, design innovation, product design, human factors, design management, 2D graphics and 3D CAD. This course can lead to multiple career outcomes, including product design, packaging, modelling, prototyping and 3D printing, design for sustainability, new product-oriented Start-Up, or secondary school teaching (with additional qualifications). Specialisation study choices include Design Practice, Technology Entrepreneurship, Indigenous Australian Studies, Cultural and Social Analysis, Graphic Design, Construction Economics, Social Ecology, and Sustainable Futures. Students wishing to become industrial designers can articulate to the fourth year to the Bachelor of Industrial Design.
Areas of study
Computer aided design with advanced surface modelling, drawing skills for design thinking, design practice, design studio, human-centred design, applied design research, new product development, secondary teaching design content pathway subjects, sustainability, user interface design (UX), virtual augmented reality (VR & AR), start-up entrepreneurship.
Career opportunities
Studio-based designer, designing for sustainability, self-employed design business owner, new business model innovator, design advocacy including government and non-profit NGOs, or secondary school teaching (with further study).
Careers in teaching and education: Successful completion of this course may satisfy the entry requirements to Master of Teaching (Secondary) if you undertake discipline subjects that meet the requirements for your chosen area of teaching.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for professional membership of the Design Institute of Australia.
Practical experience
An optional module of industry experience in the student's area of interest can be undertaken within Mentored Practice in Design Innovation. Work integrated learning and practice is a key feature of the course.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English plus at least two units of Design, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering, or Business Studies.
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Optional Interview: Students unlikely to obtain entry to this course on the basis of academic qualifications can be considered for entry by attending an interview. Details on the format of the interview are available on the automated interview booking system.
Other applicants
Interview: Students unlikely to obtain entry to this course on the basis of academic qualifications can be considered for entry by attending an interview. Details on the format of the interview are available on the automated interview booking system.
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
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Further information
View all details of this course on the Western Sydney University website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Course information
All classes are offered during the day unless otherwise specified.
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