Bachelor of Design
at Griffith University, Queensland.
A three-year design degree at the Queensland College of Art and Design, Brisbane City (ranks shown), and the Gold Coast (66.45 in 2026), with majors in interior design, product and user experience design, and visual communication design. Assumed knowledge is any General or Applied English subject.
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 Griffith 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 | 67.80 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 65.05 | qtac.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 QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students choose a major in interior design, product and user experience design, or visual communication design, learning through hands-on studios and internships. Interior design integrates architectural and digital design; product and UX design focuses on user-centred methods and digital tools; visual communication explores graphic and visual forms. Students are advised to have their own laptop from first year.
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.
Professional accreditation
- Design Institute of Australia (DIA) membership
Typical first jobs
- Junior graphic or visual communication designer
- Junior UX or UI designer
- Product or industrial designer
- In-house designer at a retailer, agency or studio
- Digital or multimedia designer
- Design or production assistant
- Freelance designer building a client base
Graduate starting salary
$52,000 - $64,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia and work as interior, product, UX and graphic designers, or continue to Honours.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Visually creative people who like making and iterating
- Students who can take critique and revise their work
- Those who enjoy combining concepts with digital craft
- Self-motivated workers who manage long studio projects
- People building toward a strong professional portfolio
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a theory-heavy or exam-based degree
- Those uncomfortable presenting and defending their work
- People who dislike open-ended, ambiguous briefs
- Students seeking a guaranteed single job title at graduation
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Griffith University website and on QTAC before applying.