Bachelor of Design
at University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
A three-year design degree at the University of Canberra with majors in industrial design, interaction design and visual communication design. Admission is based on selection rank, with no prerequisites. Industry engagement, including internships, is available at every level.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UC Bachelor of Design for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60.65 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 62.20 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Majors are industrial design, interaction design and visual communication design. Students can take up direct industry engagement at every level, including internships with private companies, government departments and advertising and design agencies. UC also offers a separate Bachelor of Design (Game Development).
Placement and industry experience
Internships and industry projects are available at every level of the degree, with private companies, government departments, and advertising and design agencies.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as visual designers, UX designers and industrial designers in agencies and in-house teams.
- Common destinations include digital product agencies, advertising studios and the in-house design teams of major retailers and banks.
- Many alumni progress into design leadership, design strategy and freelance practice within five years.
Typical first jobs
- Junior visual designer at Canberra design studios (Coordinate, Swell Design Group, Folk)
- Communication designer in APS departments (DFAT, Treasury, PM&C, Defence APS, Home Affairs)
- Junior UX or product designer at the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and Services Australia
- Exhibition or graphic designer at the National Gallery, National Museum and National Library
- Industrial designer for Canberra product firms and start-ups
- Freelance designer for federal-government tender work and ACT Government
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates work in industrial, interaction, UX and visual communication design, or continue to Honours or postgraduate study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy iterative design work and accepting critique in small studios
- People who balance hand-drawing, digital tools and physical making
- Those willing to invest in personal portfolio work outside class time
- Students drawn to Canberras concentration of APS in-house design teams
- Those comfortable with self-directed studio projects and industry briefs in the final year
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a structured timetable with clear right-or-wrong answers
- Those who avoid public critique of their work
- Anyone uncomfortable with materials, fabrication and physical workshops
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Canberra website and on UAC before applying.