Bachelor of Design
at Queensland University of Technology, Queensland.
A three-year design degree at Kelvin Grove with majors in experience, fashion, industrial and strategic design and visual communication. It is a new course for 2027 entry, so no lowest selection rank is published yet; QTAC lists a minimum selection threshold of 70.00. Assumed knowledge is English.
Lowest selection rank
QUT has not published a lowest selection rank for this course for recent intakes. That usually means too few ATAR-based offers were made to report one, or that selection also uses a portfolio, audition, interview or other criteria. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
The degree develops human-centred and culturally responsive design capabilities through theory and studio practice. Students select a major in experience design, fashion design, industrial design, strategic design or visual communication. Projects address economic, environmental and community challenges by designing products, environments and experiences. Internships are available.
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 visual or graphic designer
- User-experience or user-interface (UX/UI) designer
- Industrial or product designer
- Design assistant at an agency or in-house team
- Brand or communications designer
- Freelance designer or studio collaborator
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $65,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates qualify for membership of the Design Institute of Australia and work as designers in studios, agencies and in-house teams, or continue to Honours and postgraduate study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Visually creative students who enjoy making and prototyping
- People who can take and act on critique
- Those who like solving problems for real users and clients
- Students comfortable with software and digital tools
- Self-directed learners who manage projects to deadlines
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a theory-heavy, exam-based degree
- Those uncomfortable presenting and defending their work
- People who dislike open-ended, iterative project work
- Anyone seeking a guaranteed single career title
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Design as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Queensland University of Technology website and on QTAC before applying.