Bachelor of Digital Design
at University of Southern Queensland, Queensland.
UniSQ's design degree is the three-year Bachelor of Digital Design, studied online (rank shown) or at Springfield, with majors in animation, game design, graphic design and interaction design. No prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is English (Units 3 and 4, C).
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 UniSQ Bachelor of Digital 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 | 71.00 | 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 learn design fundamentals and specialise in game design, graphic design, animation or interaction design, or a combination of these. Real-world projects in digital media production, animation production and game development build a portfolio for work in the digital media industry.
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
- Junior UX or UI designer
- Web or digital media designer
- Studio or production artist
- In-house designer at a retailer, council or agribusiness
- Freelance designer or design assistant
- Marketing or content design coordinator
Graduate starting salary
$52,000 - $64,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work as graphic, game, motion and interaction designers in studios, agencies and in-house teams, or continue to postgraduate study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Visually creative people who enjoy iterating on ideas
- Students comfortable with critique and constant feedback
- Self-directed learners who can manage project deadlines
- People who like combining creativity with digital tools
- Online students who can sustain studio discipline remotely
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting structured exams and clear right answers
- Those uncomfortable presenting and defending creative work
- People who dislike software, screens and digital tools
- Students seeking a maths or science-heavy degree
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Southern Queensland website and on QTAC before applying.