Bachelor of Design (Honours)

About the course

This undergraduate programme at The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus) campus builds core and applied knowledge in Design & Visual Art. Modules span animation, visual effects, interactive media, branding, and creative project management. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles where research-led design skills are valued, including interaction and product design, user experience and service design, design strategy, or design research support in industry and government. The honours year can also strengthen pathways to postgraduate study by demonstrating advanced independent research and critical thinking. This qualification supports professional practice and further study in Design & Visual Art at bachelor honours level. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)