Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

About the course

This double degree combines industrial design and engineering to help you create innovative, sustainable and user-focused products and systems. You’ll build skills across design thinking, user research, digital sketching, prototyping and manufacturing, supported by practical studio work and access to engineering facilities. The course emphasises real-world industry engagement, projects and internships for Bachelor-level study in design and engineering. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that bridge product design and engineering, working on the development of attractive, functional and manufacturable products and systems. Career pathways may include industrial/product designer, design engineer, mechanical or manufacturing-focused engineering roles, and work in transport, service development and advanced manufacturing. This Bachelor double degree supports careers across design-led engineering and product development industries. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 84.00.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)