Bachelor of Design and Technology
Our Design and Technology degree delivers a sound knowledge of design from both a theoretical and a practical standpoint. This course can lead to multiple career outcomes, including product design, packaging, rapid prototyping, 3D modelling, exhibition design and secondary school teaching (with additional qualifications). You will gain a comprehensive knowledge of all design areas, but also the flexibility to specialise.
Your practical experience is a combination of the University’s own state-of-the-art technologies and access to an extensive network of external industry-based resources where you will gain industry networks.
During your final year or at the conclusion of your study, you will undertake a 10-week industry experience session, giving you priceless real-life experience in developing new products within a company or organisational environment. Additionally, upon graduation you are eligible for membership to the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).
Campus Information
Parramatta South Campus
Parramatta is rapidly becoming the heart of Sydney’s business, creative and cultural landscape. Western’s Parramatta campus offers cutting-edge facilities and technology.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Your career
As Design and Technology graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Product design
- Industrial design
- Production design
- Secondary Teaching
- (further study is required)
PSW Opportunity
- Yes, 3 years PSW for Penrith and Hawkesbury Campus rest of all has 2 years.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards)
- Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with a pass of 70% in best 4 core subjects
All India School Certificate (CBSE)
- Successful completion of AISCE (CBSE) with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Successful completion of ISCE with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
Nepal
- Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with a grade of 80% (Year 11+12) (pre-2018) or Nepalese Education Board Year 12 with GPA 2.9 in best 4 academic subjects or Nepalese Proficiency Certificate (10+3) with an average grade of 75% and Nurses Registration (Nursing only)
Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan GCE with an aggregate of 3^ from best 3 academic subjects or Edexcel GCE ‘A’ Level examination with a score of 6# from 3 ‘A’ Level academic subjects
- Course Code: 041034F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
104888 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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