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Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Applied Innovation

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Swinburne University of Technology

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This double degree combines design practice with applied innovation to help you develop creative solutions to real-world problems. You’ll build skills in design thinking, research and prototyping while learning how to create, test and implement new ideas in organisational and industry contexts. The course emphasises hands-on projects and collaboration, preparing you for multidisciplinary work in design and innovation at bachelor level. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that blend creative practice with innovation and problem-solving across industry and community settings. Career paths may include designer roles (depending on design specialisation), innovation or design strategist, service or experience design support roles, and positions in product or project teams focused on new offerings and customer outcomes. This bachelor-level double degree supports work in design studios, corporates, startups and public-sector innovation. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$42,890 per year

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4 years

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February, July

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Hawthorn

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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