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Bachelor of Design and TechnologyApproved Abbreviation: BDes&Tech
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3729.4
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 041034F
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2021 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
For commencement year 2020, please refer to: 3729.3 Bachelor of Design and Technology
For commencement year 2018-2019, please refer to: 3729.2 Bachelor of Design and Technology
The Design and Technology degree provides a sound knowledge in a broad range of work-ready design skills, including thinking methods, drawing skills for creativity, design innovation, product design, human factors, design management, and 2D and 3D CAD. This course can lead to multiple career outcomes, including product design, packaging, 3D modelling, rapid prototyping with 3D printing, design for sustainability, new product-oriented Start-Up, or secondary school teaching (with additional qualifications). Specialisation study includes Design Practice, Graphic Design, Cultural Studies, UX, Manufacturing, and Sustainable Futures. Students wishing to become industrial designers can articulate in the fourth year of the Bachelor of Industrial Design.
Parts of this course may be taught at the Parramatta City - Hassall St campus or at the Parramatta South campus.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Part Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
Admission
Assumed knowledge: any two units of English plus at least two units of Design, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering, or Business Studies.
Alternate Entry
Entry by interview in which personal aptitude, professional experience, and educational qualifications are taken into consideration supported by a portfolio of works. After applicants have applied they are required to book an interview and download a questionnaire at this University's online booking system.
https://admissions.westernsydney.edu.au
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University
Course Structure
Students may be required to travel to different Western Sydney University campuses to complete the elements of their course.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Parts of these units may be taught at the Parramatta City - Hassall St campus or at the Parramatta South campus.
Start year Intake
Year 1
Autumn session
| 301280 | Human Centred Design Research Methods |
| 301281 | Designing for Circular Economy |
| 301282 | Co-Designing Change with Local Communities |
| 301283 | Design Graphics: Presenting Innovation |
Spring session
| 301284 | Designing for User Experience (UX) |
| 301285 | Drawing Skills for Design Thinking |
| 301286 | Designing for People: Applied Ergonomics |
| 301287 | Design Graphics: Engineering Documentation |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 301288 | Sustainable Materials and Smart Manufacturing |
| 301289 | Design Semantics: Exploring Product Form |
| 301290 | Design Graphics: Communication for Manufacture |
And one Major, Sub-Major or Alternate units
Spring session
| 301292 | Biomechanics in Product Innovation |
| 301301 | Design Thinking for Successful Brands and Products |
And two Major, Sub-Major or Alternate units
Year 3
Autumn session
| 301294 | Studio: Interdisciplinary Global |
And three Major, Sub-Major or Alternte units
Spring session
| 301402 | Studio: Design Synthesis Capstone |
| 301306 | Simulation in Virtual and Augmented Realities |
And two Major, Sub-Major or Alternate units
Autumn Alternate Unit Pool
| 301308 | Design Practice: Sustainable Manufacturing |
| 101755 | From Ochre to Acrylics to New Technologies |
| 101751 | Contextualising Indigenous Australia (Day Mode) |
| 200863 | Leadership and Entrepreneurship |
| 101184 | Psychology: Human Behaviour |
| 301291 | Design Research Methods (Advanced) |
Spring Alternate Unit Pool
| 301293 | Designing for Circular Economy (Advanced) |
| 301165 | Incubator 1: Innovation and Creativity for Entrepreneurship |
| 301401 | Mentored Practice in Design Innovation |
| 301309 | Design Practice: Sustainable Components |
| 301062 | Environmental Building Design |
Full-Time Mid-year Intake
Year 1
Spring session
| 301284 | Designing for User Experience (UX) |
| 301285 | Drawing Skills for Design Thinking |
| 301286 | Designing for People: Applied Ergonomics |
| 301287 | Design Graphics: Engineering Documentation |
Autumn session
| 301280 | Human Centred Design Research Methods |
| 301281 | Designing for Circular Economy |
| 301283 | Design Graphics: Presenting Innovation |
| 301290 | Design Graphics: Communication for Manufacture |
Year 2
Spring session
| 301292 | Biomechanics in Product Innovation |
| 301301 | Design Thinking for Successful Brands and Products |
And two Major, Sub-Major or Alternate units
Autumn session
| 301282 | Co-Designing Change with Local Communities |
| 301288 | Sustainable Materials and Smart Manufacturing |
| 301289 | Design Semantics: Exploring Product Form |
And one Major, Sub-Major orAlternatie units
Year 3
Spring session
| 301402 | Studio: Design Synthesis Capstone |
| 301306 | Simulation in Virtual and Augmented Realities |
And two Major, Sub-Majoror Alternate units
Autumn Session
| 301294 | Studio: Interdisciplinary Global |
And three Major, Sub-Major or Alternate units
Autumn Aternate Unit Pool
| 301308 | Design Practice: Sustainable Manufacturing |
| 101755 | From Ochre to Acrylics to New Technologies |
| 101751 | Contextualising Indigenous Australia (Day Mode) |
| 200862 | Creating Change and Innovation |
| 200863 | Leadership and Entrepreneurship |
| 101184 | Psychology: Human Behaviour |
| 301291 | Design Research Methods (Advanced) |
Spring Alternate Unit Pool
| 301293 | Designing for Circular Economy (Advanced) |
| 301165 | Incubator 1: Innovation and Creativity for Entrepreneurship |
| 301401 | Mentored Practice in Design Innovation |
| 301309 | Design Practice: Sustainable Components |
| 301062 | Environmental Building Design |
Majors and Sub-majors
The Bachelor of Design and Technology is offered on Parramatta (Victoria Road) Campus only. Students may be required to travel between campuses in order to complete some units within specific majors and sub-majors.
| M3126 | Technology Entrepreneurship |
| SM1049 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| SM1070 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| SM2052 | Business Studies for Secondary Teaching |