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About the course
Western Sydney University’s Bachelor of Design and Technology builds design capability across theory and hands-on practice, supported by access to state-of-the-art technologies and industry networks. You’ll develop creative and technical skills for designing products and experiences, with options to specialise through majors. A key feature is a 10-week industry experience placement in the final year to apply your skills in a real organisational setting in design and technology. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue diverse roles across design and production-focused industries. Career pathways include product design, industrial design and production design, with skills applicable to packaging, rapid prototyping, 3D modelling and exhibition design contexts. With additional study, pathways may also extend to secondary school teaching. This Bachelor degree prepares you for professional practice at the intersection of design and technology. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as arts administrator, designer craftspeople, graphic designer, multimedia specialist, photographer, exhibitions designer, and etc. in companies including Blue Fountain Media, Penguin Random House, MetaDesign, Firstborn, House Industries, and etc.Living Costs in Parramatta**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320 |
Average Salary***
