Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)

All new candidates should enrol in their degree by the term start date. New candidates may enrol up to one month before the term start date. For 2026, term start dates are: 15 December 2025 (Summer Term), 16 February 2026 (Term 1), 1 June 2026 (Term 2), and 14 September 2026 (Term 3).

Yes. Finding a supervisor with compatible research interests and working styles is critical to your success as a Higher Degree Research candidate. Most Faculties require applicants to contact potential supervisors before applying. Once you have found a supervisor, you will have a pre-admission interview to discuss your proposed research project and whether appropriate resources will be available.

Whether you are a domestic or international applicant, you must meet the UNSW English language requirements before submitting an application. You can demonstrate that you meet the requirements through English Language Tests and University English Courses, prior study in the medium of English, or other qualifications. If you are applying for a scholarship, you must demonstrate that you meet these requirements before the scholarship deadline.

If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, simply indicate this on the application form and select the scholarship round for your preferred term start date. UNSW has three scholarship application rounds per year. For example, the 2026 November Release closes 14 August 2026 for students wishing to start in Term 2 or 3 2027, with offers released from 19 November 2026. You can search for a scholarship on the UNSW website.

Once your application has come through to the student system, you'll receive an email confirmation with a UNSW Student ID. You can then track your application in your UNSW Apply Online account and upload any documents you may have missed. Your application will be processed, and you'll receive a formal receipt letter after this. Only once mandatory documents have been accepted will your application be sent to your School for processing. If you have applied for admission only (with alternative funding), the outcome would typically take 6–8 weeks to be processed.