Bachelor of Industrial Design - University of New South Wales

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Program code: 3385
Faculty: Built Environment
Min.years: 4 years
UOC (per year/total): 48/192
Semester 2 entry: No
Est. first year tuition: A$21,600
Est. fee to complete: A$96,880
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics

What is Industrial Design?

Industrial design involves the research and design of the whole range of consumer and capital products used by people. These product areas are as diverse as telephones and cranes, gas fires and exhibition systems, toothbrushes and motor cars. The industrial designer often works as part of a team, involving engineering, production and marketing.

Program Description 

The Bachelor of Industrial Design (BIndDes) at the FBE encourages user-centred design. Its multidisciplinary edge, human-centered approach and holistic view of the product development places the BindDes program at the very forefront of industrial design education in Australia.

The program addresses requirements relating to the environments of use, marketing, manufacturing technology, engineering, ergonomics and environmental sustainability. Students progressively expand and refine their creative and professional abilities. Their vocational, technical and communication skills develop within a framework of rigorous critical analysis and research.

The BindDes program develops a thorough understanding of design principles and practice through coursework, design projects and industry sponsorships. Courses in commerce, marketing, maths, technology and general education allows students to gain experience in a range of disciplines across the university. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that each student develops the critical analytical and professional techniques necessary to apply the knowledge they have gained to an almost limitless number of design related challenges that they are faced with when engaged as an industrial designer.

Program Structure

YEAR 1
Industrial Design Fundamentals, Safe Workshop Practices, Industrial Design Communication A, Computers & Information Technology, General
Mathematics, Industrial Design Studio 1, Industrial Design Communication B, Materials & Technology Workshop A, History of Industrial Design, Statistics
YEAR 2
Design Studio 2A, Industrial Design Communication C, Ergonomics, Materials & Techonology Workshop B, Design Studio 2B, Computer Applications in Industrial Design, Marketing Fundamentals, Industrial Design Theory & Process
YEAR 3
Design Studio 3A, Materials & Techonology Workshop C, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Industrial Design Studio 3B, Electives, General Education Courses
YEAR 4
Industrial Design Studio 4, Project Research, Industrial Design Management & Practice, Electives, General Education Courses, Industrial Design Project

Career Opportunities

The multidisciplinary structure of the program provides students with a broad range of employment opportunities. The program prepares students for professional and executive employment in areas such as telecommunications, digital multimedia, architectural products, electrical goods, automotive design, retail and exhibition design. Graduates frequently work directly with marketing teams on new product development.

Professional Recognition

The UNSW Bachelor of Industrial Design degree is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), the professional body representing industrial, graphic and interior designers