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.

Yes, you will have an opportunity to apply skills and knowledge gained from this degree in a workplace setting, through an internship or an engaging work-integrated learning experience. The program also culminates in a final year industrial design project intended to develop visionary work leading to industry placement, Masters or PhD research.

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 applying for the Bachelor of Industrial Design, applicants are required to book an interview.

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

Yes, as an Adobe Creative Campus, Western Sydney University gives all students complimentary access to the Adobe Creative Cloud. This comprehensive suite of software tools and services provides a one-stop platform for professionals and enthusiasts in various creative fields, offering a wide range of applications for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and more.