Why study Design with us?

Top 50 in the world for art and design*

 Free access to Adobe Creative Cloud#

5-star rating for UG overall experience^

Choose Design at Swinburne

Good design is beyond aesthetics. It can change the world. Our courses cover different design disciplines to give aspiring designers a wide range of career options.

Browse Swinburne’s design courses to find detailed course information, application dates, fees, entry requirements, course subjects, ATAR calculator and more. 

Join global innovation projects at Design Factory Melbourne

Student experience

Discover Ethan and Katie's Swinburne adventure, which took them to Stanford University, California as part of their honours year at Design Factory Melbourne.

Design study guide

Design study guide

Design study guide

Courses covering different design disciplines to give aspiring designers a wide range of career options.
  • Hawthorn campus seen from John Street blue sky

    QUALITY EDUCATION

    World renowned for Design

    QS RANKS SWINBURNE IN GLOBAL TOP 50

    Swinburne continues to be recognised as having one of the best design schools in the world by the 2018 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Ranked at equal number 40 for Art and Design, Swinburne has improved by more than 10 places since 2017. Swinburne’s ongoing success stems from initiatives such as The Design Factory Melbourne, in partnership with the Global Design Network.

*2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject

#First uni in Australia where students get free access to Adobe Creative Cloud and over 20 different apps

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  • A group photo of the 2024 School Teacing Excellence Award Recipients
    • Education
    • Media and Communication

    The 2024 School Teaching Excellence Awards winners

    The 2024 Swinburne School Teaching Excellence Awards shine a light on our incredible educators, who provide the valuable knowledge, tools and experience to students so they can be career ready.

    Thursday 05 December 2024
  • Indigenous artwork by Mandi Barton, featuring emus, bright colours and flowing lines along a wall.
    • University
    • Education

    Enhancing study spaces with inspiring Indigenous artwork

    The AGSE building at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus has received a creative upgrade with two inspiring Indigenous artworks. Artist and designer Mandi Barton has created two beautiful artworks that encourage reflection and connection to Country. 

    Monday 17 February 2025