Overview

Creativity meets practicality in our Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours). Study the emotional impact of design, as well as the mechanics of structures. Think about materials, not just maths. From furniture to med-tech devices, you'll be ready for any design brief. And with a focus on new technologies and sustainability, you'll emerge ready for any future. 

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Your industry experience

Bolster your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs – a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects.  
 
In this degree, you'll work on industry-linked briefs in our Capstone projects and applied innovation studios. 

Skills you’ll learn

  • Problem solving
  • Idea generating
  • Concept development
  • Industry-standard CAD programs operating
  • Design for manufacturing understanding

Your career opportunities

  • Industrial designer
  • Product designer
  • Service designer
  • Model maker
  • Computer-aided designer
  • Design consultant

Key codes

CRICOS course code
085305B
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400236203
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400236201
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why Swinburne?

Ranked Top 150 in Art and Design

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary one year out

5 stars for overall experience

#1 in Melbourne for graduate found full-time employment 4 months after completing their degree 

  • "Swinburne provided access to a range of design software and labs with top-of-the-line computers. In addition, I had access to every tool I could dream of. From 3D printers to laser cutters and flatbed CNCs, all available for us to explore to our heart's content."

    Jake , Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours)