Course Overview

About This Course

This program is suspended from Spring 2026, no new students will be admitted from this session. Industrial designers are innovation leaders working in design consultancies and across a multitude of client-based projects in a wide array of fields. In the Bachelor of Industrial Design you will study advanced and additive manufacturing and develop the design skills to maximise the outcomes for brands, products and positive environmental impacts. The program offers access to the extensive Design Studio and Advanced Prototyping Workshop facilities ensuring you have the best opportunity to provide great solutions while working collaboratively in teams and with clients on industry projects. At the culmination of the program you will have the opportunity to have your capstone project showcased in the Annual Widevision School Excellence Exhibition for industry and employer engagement, providing a unique career enhancing and networking opportunity. The emphasis of this program is to enable you to be at the forefront of developing new user experiences and high-level outcomes in brand management, marketing and manufacturing. Careers range from working with consumer products such as medical devices, advanced packaging and sustainable circular products to high technology industries including wearables, space and Intenet of Things (IoT) enabled interfaces. This course is held at the Parramatta Engineering Innovation Hub. To be an effective design practice professional you will require a broad range of knowledge to connect and work with colleagues across many disciplines.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

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.
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.
Additional Selection Criteria (ie, to cover interviews, auditions, portfolios): 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 the University's online booking system. The questionnaire provides applicants further information on how to prepare their portfolio and for the interview. https://admissions.westernsydney.edu.au/

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree: Technological innovation, Consumer goods, Entertainment and games, Online and e-learning solutions, Manufacturing, Secondary Teaching (further study is required).

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units27 units

ENGR3028

Mentored Practice in Design Innovation

Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

ENGR3031

Mentored Practice in Design (Industry)

Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

ENGR4022

Studio: Design Synthesis Capstone

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR4021

Studio: Interdisciplinary Global

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR1041

Designing for User Experience (UX)

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR1040

Designing for People: Applied Ergonomics

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR2022

Design Practice: Sustainable Manufacturing

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR2026

Design Semantics: Exploring Product Form

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR4016

Design Practice: Sustainable Components

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR1044

Drawing Skills for Design Thinking

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR3023

Biomechanics in Product Innovation

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR3026

Design Thinking for Successful Brands and Products

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR1038

Design Graphics: Presenting Innovation

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR1039

Designing for Circular Economy

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR2024

Design Graphics: Communication for Manufacture

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR4018

Industrial Design Major Project (Conclusion)

Core — 20 credit points

ENGR2025

Design Graphics: Engineering Documentation

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR3025

Designing for Circular Economy (Advanced)

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR1046

Human Centred Design Research Methods

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR4040

Industrial Design Major Project (Ideation & Studio Practice)

Core — 20 credit points

ENGR1043

Co-Designing Change with Local Communities

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR3024

Design Research Methods (Advanced)

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR1042

Sustainable Materials and Smart Manufacturing

Core — 10 credit points

0225

Design Practice, Major

Elective Space — 80 credit points

0261

Technology Entrepreneurship, Major

Elective Space — 80 credit points

0015

Indigenous Australian Studies, Major

Elective Space — 80 credit points

0225

Design Practice, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors are available in the Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)?

The program offers two majors: Design Practice, which focuses on change, digital innovation and incorporates simulation and incubators for students who wish to pursue a corporate design role or build their own start-up business; and Technology Entrepreneurship, which guides students through all stages of turning an innovative idea into a start-up company, covering opportunity discovery, impact analysis, customer analysis, strategic team-building and leadership, the psychology and ethics of the start-up, funding modelling, financial analysis, growth and exit strategies.

Is the program accredited by any professional body?

Yes, graduates from this program are eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).

What if I don't meet the ATAR requirement for entry?

If you didn't quite get the required ATAR, you can apply for entry via an interview that shows your personal aptitude, design skills and creativity. Entry by Interview means your personal aptitude, professional experience, and educational degrees are taken into consideration supported by a portfolio of works to showcase your creative work. After applicants have applied for the Bachelor of Industrial Design, they are required to book an interview.

Do students get access to any software or creative tools?

Yes, as an Adobe Creative Campus, Western Sydney University gives all students complimentary access to the Adobe Creative Cloud, providing a comprehensive suite of software tools and services for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and more.

What is the indicative annual fee for domestic students?

The indicative annual fee for domestic students starts from $11,885. The UAC code for this program is 722535 and the program code is 3731.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $52,000 to $68,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $68,000 to $85,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $85,000 to $110,000 per year

Career Paths

Industrial DesignerProduct DesignerDesign EngineerUX/UI DesignerFurniture Designer

Key Skills

Computer-Aided Industrial Design (CAID) and 3D modelling using industry-standard software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360)Freehand sketching, technical drawing, and design visualisationPrototyping and model-making using 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC fabricationUser research, human-centred design, and ergonomic analysisMaterials selection and understanding of manufacturing processes

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