Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)

About the course

Develop industrial design skills to create products, services and systems that improve everyday life. You’ll work through the full design process, from user research and concept development to digital sketching, prototyping and manufacturing. The course emphasises hands-on studio learning, industry-led projects, and opportunities such as study tours and internships in a Bachelor degree focused on industrial design. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates can work across product and service design, user-centred design and design strategy roles in consultancies, manufacturing and technology-led organisations. You may contribute to research, ideation, prototyping and production-ready outcomes for sectors such as health, consumer products and transport. The degree supports pathways into industrial designer and related design roles within the industrial design profession. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR/selection rank 70.00.

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)