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Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)Approved Abbreviation: BIndDes(Hons)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3731.4
AQF Level: 8
CRICOS Code: 041035E
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
For commencement year 2019-2020, please refer to: 3731.2 Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
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: 3731.3 Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
For commencement year 2019-2020, please refer to: 3731.2 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
Full-time 4 years, Part-time 8 years
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 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.
http://apps.westernsydney.edu.au/admissions/aib/index.php
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
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.
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.
Recommended Sequence
Full-Time Start 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 |
One Major/Sub-Najor or Alternate unit
Spring session
| 301292 | Biomechanics in Product Innovation |
| 301301 | Design Thinking for Successful Brands and Products |
| 301293 | Designing for Circular Economy (Advanced) |
One Major/Sub-Major or Alternate unit
Year 3
Autumn session
| 301294 | Studio: Interdisciplinary Global |
Three Major/Sub-Major or Alternate unit
Spring session
| 301402 | Studio: Design Synthesis Capstone |
Three Major/Sub-Major or Alternate units
Year 4
Honours
Autumn session
| 301299 | Industrial Design Applied Research Project (Honours) |
Note: 301299 Industrial Design Applied Research Project (Honours) is a 20 credit point unit
| 301308 | Design Practice: Sustainable Manufacturing |
| 301291 | Design Research Methods (Advanced) |
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.
| 301401 | Mentored Practice in Design Innovation |
| 301309 | Design Practice: Sustainable Components |
Autumn Alternate Unit Pool
| 101755 | From Ochre to Acrylics to New Technologies |
| 101751 | Contextualising Indigenous Australia (Day Mode) |
| 200863 | Leadership and Entrepreneurship |
| 101184 | Psychology: Human Behaviour |
| 301086 | Design Brief Formulation |
Spring Alternate Unit Pool
| 301302 | Design Thinking for Competitive Advantage |
| 301165 | Incubator 1: Innovation and Creativity for Entrepreneurship |
| 301062 | Environmental Building Design |
| 301306 | Simulation in Virtual and Augmented Realities |
| 200862 | Creating Change and Innovation |
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 |
| 301293 | Designing for Circular Economy (Advanced) |
One Major/Sub-Majoror Alternate units
Autumn session
| 301282 | Co-Designing Change with Local Communities |
| 301288 | Sustainable Materials and Smart Manufacturing |
| 301289 | Design Semantics: Exploring Product Form |
One Major/Sub-Major or Alternate unit
Year 3
Spring session
| 301402 | Studio: Design Synthesis Capstone |
Three Major/Sub-Major or Alternate units
Autumn session
| 301294 | Studio: Interdisciplinary Global |
Three Major/Sub-Major or Alternate units
Year 4
Honours
Spring session
| 301300 | Industrial Design Research Thesis (Honours) |
Note: 301300 Industrial Design Research Thesis (Honours) is a 20 credit point unit
| 301401 | Mentored Practice in Design Innovation |
| 301309 | Design Practice: Sustainable Components |
Autumn session
| 301299 | Industrial Design Applied Research Project (Honours) |
Note: 301299 Industrial Design Applied Research Project (Honours) is a 20 credit point unit
| 301308 | Design Practice: Sustainable Manufacturing |
| 301291 | Design Research Methods (Advanced) |
Autmn Alternate Unit Pool
| 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 |
| 301086 | Design Brief Formulation |
Spring Alternate Unit Pool
| 301302 | Design Thinking for Competitive Advantage |
| 301165 | Incubator 1: Innovation and Creativity for Entrepreneurship |
| 301062 | Environmental Building Design |
| 301306 | Simulation in Virtual and Augmented Realities |
| 200862 | Creating Change and Innovation |
Majors and Sub-majors
The Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) 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 |