Bachelor of Industrial Design

Industrial design is an unmarked, but vital, part of modern-day living for virtually every human being. Every day of our lives we encounter products designed and manufactured with the intention of making our lives easier. It is industrial designers – incorporating a lateral and cross-disciplinary approach to problem-solving – who create the most useful products. 

The primary focus of the UWS Industrial Design degree is ensuring its graduates are completely industry-ready, able to think strategically and provide innovative design solutions in a commercial context. In fact, for every UWS Industrial Design student, the final year of the program is dedicated to the management of a single, major design project. The year-long design project culminates in WideVision, a unique exhibition and showcase of students' projects and skills.

Because of its real-world approach to design, this degree gives you the knowledge, skills and adaptability to respond to the challenges and complexity of today's industrial design market. It promotes an awareness of the place of design in society and its effect on people, the environment and the economy, and provides students with the ability to work alone or collaboratively.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

Practical Experience

A 10-week session of industrial work-experience is required during/after the third year.

A Career in Industrial Design

As a graduate of the UWS Industrial Design degree, you may work as an in-house or consultant industrial designer in areas such as:

• product management
• environmental planning
• systems design
• exhibition design
• marketing management

Work includes the development of new products and systems, as well as the updating and improvement of existing products and systems. 

If you are interested in becoming a secondary teacher, you can apply to study the UWS secondary teacher education course on completion of the Bachelor of Industrial Design degree.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.