Bachelor of Design
at University of Tasmania, Tasmania.
UTAS's three-year Bachelor of Design (course code P3I), redesigned from 2026 with a focus on regeneration, circularity and using design to solve societal and environmental problems, with work-integrated learning. Applications go directly to UTAS; check the UTAS course page for current entry scores.
Lowest selection rank
UTAS 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.
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 visual or UX designer (Hobart and Launceston creative agencies)
- Furniture designer or maker (Design Tasmania associated workshops)
- Studio assistant or junior interior designer
- In-house designer at a Tasmanian retailer or hospitality group
- Graphic designer at a Tasmanian local council or state agency
- Freelance designer with portfolio and grant funding
Graduate starting salary
$52,000 - $65,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- You have a serious commitment to design practice and a developing portfolio
- You enjoy hands-on making with timber, materials and digital tools
- You can spend 20 plus hours weekly in studio time at Inveresk
- You are comfortable defending creative choices in regular crits
- You can read design theory alongside making
It is probably not for you if
- You treat creative work as a hobby rather than a discipline
- You prefer clearly defined briefs and structured deadlines
- You are uncomfortable with portfolio-based assessment and public exhibition
- You dislike physical workshop environments
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Tasmania website before applying.