Bachelor of Design

About the course

Study Deakin’s Bachelor of Design to build creative problem-solving skills and design thinking capabilities for work across diverse industries. You’ll develop practical expertise using contemporary tools and technologies, tackle real-world briefs, and explore areas such as communication design, UX and interactive design, branding and collaboration. The course emphasises industry connections, projects and employability experiences for a career-ready foundation in undergraduate design.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue design roles across digital, publishing and media, branding and marketing, product and packaging, web and app design, and immersive/interactive experiences. The degree builds capability to interpret client briefs, collaborate with stakeholders and deliver innovative solutions using professional tools and processes. Career paths may include communication or visual designer, UX/interface designer, brand or content designer, and related creative industry roles with a Bachelor-level design qualification.

Entry requirements

ATAR 60.00 or equivalent.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)