Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)Approved Abbreviation: BIndDes(Hons)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3731.3
AQF Level: 8
CRICOS Code: 041035E
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing 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 2020 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 2018-2019, please refer to: 3731.2 Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
For commencement year 2016-2017, please refer to: 3731.1 Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
The Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) is a four-year program with specialisations that build significant support for the final year research thesis and applied design research project. The Design Research pathway central to Honours is developed to meet the demands of industry and academia in creating new contributions to the body of knowledge in innovation, systems thinking, design thinking, and social innovation.
The curriculum offers structured and self-directed learning across standard class formats, studio-based, blended online and experiential Work Integrated Learning with focus on advanced design research methods drawn from industry-based design practice providing graduates with multi-directional employment pathways.
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | 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 applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
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
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
To be eligible to graduate from this course, students are required to complete a sub-major from the list below.
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 elective unit
Spring session
| 301292 | Biomechanics in Product Innovation |
And one sub-major alternate unit or elective
Choose one of
| 301291 | Design Research Methods (Advanced) |
One sub-major or elective unit
Choose one of
| 301293 | Designing for Circular Economy (Advanced) |
One sub-major or elective unit
Year 3
Autumn session
| 301294 | Studio: Interdisciplinary Global |
And three sub-major or elective units
Spring session
| 301295 | Studio: Design Synthesis Capstone |
Note: 301295 Studio: Design Synthesis Capstone is a 20 credit point unit
And one sub-major or elective unit
And one elective
Industrial Experience
| 301296 | Mentored Practice in Design Innovation |
Year 4
Autumn session
| 301299 | Industrial Design Applied Research Project (Honours) |
Note: 301299 Industrial Design Applied Research Project (Honours) is a 20 credit point unit
And two alternate units - selected based on final year theme/issue in consultation with the Unit Coordinator.
Spring session
| 301300 | Industrial Design Research Thesis (Honours) |
Note: 301300 Industrial Design Research Thesis (Honours) is a 20 credit point unit
And two alternate units - selected based on final year theme/issue in consultation with the Unit Coordinator.
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 |
And two sub-major or elective units
And one elective unit
Autumn session
| 301282 | Co-Designing Change with Local Communities |
| 301288 | Sustainable Materials and Smart Manufacturing |
| 301289 | Design Semantics: Exploring Product Form |
And one sub-major alternate unit or elective
Year 3
Spring session
| 301295 | Studio: Design Synthesis Capstone |
Note: 301295 Studio: Design Synthesis Capstone is a 20 credit point unit
Choose one of
| 301291 | Design Research Methods (Advanced) |
One sub-major or elective unit
Choose one of
| 301293 | Designing for Circular Economy (Advanced) |
One sub-major or elective unit
Autumn session
| 301294 | Studio: Interdisciplinary Global |
And one sub-major or elective unit
Industrial Experience
| 301296 | Mentored Practice in Design Innovation |
Year 4
Spring session
| 301300 | Industrial Design Research Thesis (Honours) |
Note: 301300 Industrial Design Research Thesis (Honours) is a 20 credit point unit
And two alternate units - selected based on final year theme/issue in consultation with the Unit Coordinator.
Autumn session
| 301299 | Industrial Design Applied Research Project (Honours) |
Note: 301299 Industrial Design Applied Research Project (Honours) is a 20 credit point unit
And two alternate units - selected based on final year theme/issue in consultation with the Unit Coordinator.
Sub-majors
The Bachelor of Industrial Design is offered on Parramatta (Victoria Road) Campus only. Students may be required to travel between campuses in order to complete some units within specific Sub-majors.
Sub-majors
| SM3105 | Strategic Design Management |
Optional Majors
| M3126 | Technology Entrepreneurship |