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 <a href="https://stat.acer.org/au/">Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).</a>
Students must refer to the <a href="http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/design-architecture-and-building/essential-information/inherent-requirements">inherent requirements</a> for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.
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 <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/admission-requirements/admission-schemes/specific-study-area-0">portfolio eligibility</a> for the faculty’s consideration in order to get a place.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Bachelor of Design in Product Design

C10304 - Bachelor of Design in Product Design

Bachelor of Design in Product Design (BDesign)

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This course is designed for those aiming to excel in the product design industry, offering a pathway to careers that shape our material world. Choose this course for its immersive, hands-on approach that bridges theory with practical application, ensuring you&#39;re industry-ready upon graduation. Its distinctiveness lies in the integration of cutting-edge technologies like UX and digital fabrication, coupled with a focus on design that impacts everyday life and global challenges. You will acquire a robust set of skills, including complex problem-solving, creative ideation, and the ability to prototype and test innovative design solutions. Learning occurs through direct engagement with materials and technologies in state-of-the-art workshops, complemented by a curriculum that balances technical prowess with an understanding of cultural and economic contexts. By the end of the course, you&#39;ll be equipped not only for diverse roles in product development, sports technology, health, and humanitarian work but also for further specialisation or research in this dynamic field. Your education will be a blend of core subjects and electives, allowing you to tailor your expertise to areas like furniture design or sustainable practices, with the potential to lead your own design enterprise.

Acquire comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous Australian contexts, critically evaluate ethical practices, including the protection of Indigenous Intellectual property rights, and apply ethical Indigenous practices to work for and with Indigenous Australians across Product Design projects and industry.

Demonstrate engagement with learning, a commitment to ethical practices, and value diverse perspectives and sustainable cultures and ecologies.

Conduct research using appropriate methods, analyse complex design contexts, develop reasoned arguments, and engage in reflective critical analysis.

Develop industry-specific skills, demonstrate accuracy and rigour, self-manage projects, and understand global industry practices.

Communicate effectively through written, oral, visual, and tangible 3D mediums, and collaborate within teams and multidisciplinary contexts.

Exhibit problem-solving abilities, versatility, curiosity, imagination, aesthetic sensibility, and the capacity to propose, develop, and refine ideas.

Any two units of English.
Design and Technology, Visual Arts are recommended.

Any two units of English.
Design and Technology, Visual Arts are recommended. Offerings: All

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This is a typical course program for a full-time student commencing in the Autumn session, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

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C10304 - Bachelor of Design in Product Design

144 Credit points