Bachelor of Design
at University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
A three-year design degree at UniSC Sunshine Coast (ranks shown), Moreton Bay (52.70 in 2026) and online, with majors in digital culture, game design, interactive media and visual communication. No prerequisites; English is recommended.
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 UniSC 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 | 51.80 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 55.75 | 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 specialise in one of four majors: digital culture, game design, interactive media or visual communication, with further study areas listed in creative writing, journalism, music, screen media, social media and theatre. The degree covers interdisciplinary design practice and new technologies, with industry projects for real audiences and a focus on design thinking, ethical and inclusive design, and sustainability.
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 designer
- UX or UI designer
- Digital or social-media content designer
- Studio or agency design assistant
- In-house designer for a regional business or council
- Freelance designer or illustrator
- Brand or marketing design coordinator
Graduate starting salary
$52,000 - $64,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates may be eligible for Design Institute of Australia membership and work in graphic, digital, game and interaction design, or continue to Honours.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Visually creative students with a strong portfolio drive
- People who can take and act on critique
- Self-motivated workers who manage their own projects
- Students who enjoy software, making and iteration
- Those who like client-facing, brief-driven work
It is probably not for you if
- Students who want a structured, exam-based degree
- People uncomfortable presenting and defending their work
- Those who dislike repeated revision and feedback
- Students seeking a guaranteed salaried job at graduation
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of the Sunshine Coast website and on QTAC before applying.