Bachelor of Design Computing and Bachelor of Advanced Studies

The Bachelor of Design Computing/Bachelor of Advanced Studies will build your skills in entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation, broaden your opportunities and prepare you for future successIn this degree you will learn how to use design to define the interactions between people and technology by understanding usersneeds and desires to create elegant, high calibre, commercially viable products and services.

You will gain a toolbox of skills in design process and methods, coding, object design, digital media production, prototyping and user experience (UX) design.

Most importantly, you will be taught to recognise and use tools that address specific social and commercial challenges, to solve real-world problems.The degree includes four design studios that focus on user experience (UX) design, interaction design, information visualisation, and interactive product design.

Through these you will build your portfolio and be well prepared for a career in this exciting, high-growth and highly paid industry.

You can also take electives from other faculties.When doing the combined Bachelor of Design Computing/Bachelor of Advanced Studies, you will complete a second major, combine studies from a range of disciplines, undertake advanced coursework, and get involved in cross-disciplinary community, professional, research or entrepreneurial project work.

• Accounting (Major)
• American Studies (Major)
• Anatomy and Histology (Major)
• Ancient Greek (Major)
• Ancient History (Major)
• Animal Health, Disease and Welfare (Major)
• Animal Production (Major)
• Anthropology (Major)
• Applied Medical Science (Major)
• Arabic Language and Cultures (Advanced) (Major)
• Arabic Language and Cultures (Intermediate) (Major)
• Arabic Language and Cultures (Introductory) (Major)
• Archaeology (Major)
• Art History (Major)
• Asian Studies (Major)
• Banking (non Commerce) (Major)
• Biblical Studies and Classical Hebrew (Major)
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Major)
• Biological Design (Major)
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Admission criteria

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

• a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
• English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.

Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.

Portfolio Admission Scheme for Domestic Applicants

Domestic applicants are invited to submit a portfolio of work in support of your application. The portfolio will be considered as part of your application.

For more information about the portfolio and submission visit the Portfolio admissions pathway page on the school's website.

Credit for previous study

If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.

What you'll study

Units of Study