Bachelor of Engineering Science majoring in Design and User Experience

About the course

This major in the Bachelor of Engineering Science blends creativity, human-centred design and engineering to help you design intuitive digital products and physical systems. You’ll build capability in design thinking and apply it through practical projects, exploring areas such as ergonomics, robotics and sustainability in specialist labs. You’ll graduate with an undergraduate engineering design skillset focused on improving real-world user experiences. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles where design meets technology, creating products and interfaces that are usable, accessible and sustainable. Typical opportunities include UX designer, product designer, interface designer, design researcher, industrial designer and human factors engineer, with demand across sectors such as healthcare, fintech, defence, aerospace and manufacturing. This bachelor-level engineering major prepares you for user-focused innovation roles across digital and physical systems.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed Entry ATAR 65.00.

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)