Bachelor of Design
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
A three-year design degree at Curtin Perth (Bentley). TISC lists each major separately: the ranks shown are for graphic design, and most majors sit at Curtin's 70.00 minimum. No prerequisites beyond English competence; portfolio entry is also available.
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 Curtin 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 | 70.50 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 70.00 | tisc.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 TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Applicants choose a major when they apply: advertising and design, animation and game design, design innovation and fabrication, digital experience and interaction design, fashion design, graphic design, or photography. A portfolio entry option lets applicants without the required rank be considered on their creative work.
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 graphic or visual designer
- UX or UI designer
- Digital or web designer
- Junior industrial or product designer
- Photographer or content creator
- Design or studio assistant
- Freelance designer
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $66,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work as graphic, digital, fashion and product designers and photographers, or continue to Honours and postgraduate study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Visual thinkers who like making and iterating
- Students who can take critique and act on feedback
- People who manage their own time across long open briefs
- Those building a strong portfolio rather than chasing grades
- Students comfortable with both creative and digital software work
It is probably not for you if
- Students who want exam-based, clearly right-or-wrong assessment
- People uncomfortable presenting and defending their work publicly
- Those expecting light, fully self-paced study (studios are intensive)
- Students wanting a guaranteed salaried job title at graduation
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Curtin University website and on TISC before applying.