The University of Sydney

Bachelor of Design (Honours)

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The Bachelor of Design (Honours) provides students who have qualified for, or been awarded, an undergraduate pass degree in design, the opportunity to extend their potential in a research task under the supervision of a member of academic staff. This course is for design students looking to extend their knowledge through focused research in interaction design, product design, or related areas. It offers the opportunity to deepen academic understanding and explore specialised topics within the design field.

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Bachelor's Honours
AQF 8
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 108335B
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Course overview

The Bachelor of Design (Honours) provides students who have qualified for, or been awarded, an undergraduate pass degree in design, the opportunity to extend their potential in a research task under the supervision of a member of academic staff. This course is for design students looking to extend their knowledge through focused research in interaction design, product design, or related areas. It offers the opportunity to deepen academic understanding and explore specialised topics within the design field.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

To qualify to enrol in the Bachelor of Design (Honours) candidates should have qualified for the award of the pass degree, or a similar degree from another university that is acceptable to the University, or be a graduate of not more than four years standing. Candidates should have a weighted average mark of at least 70 for the pass degree. NOTE: This degree requires completion of a major cognate to the Honours area you want to apply for. Before applying candidates should have an approved thesis topic and supervisor. The supervisor must be from our academic staff. We invite candidates to discuss their plans with a relevant staff member. Candidates who are new to the University should contact one of the Student Administration Centre staff who will put them in touch with someone to start the discussions. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission requirement To qualify to enrol in the Bachelor of Design (Honours) candidates should have qualified for the award of the pass degree, or a similar degree from another university that is acceptable to the University, or be a graduate of not more than four years standing. Candidates should have a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 70 . Applicants may also need to satisfy other criteria set by the School of Architecture Design and Planning. Admission is competitive, meeting this criteria is not a guarantee of entry. NOTE : This degree requires completion of a major cognate to the Honours area you want to apply for. Before applying candidates should have an approved thesis topic and supervisor. The supervisor must be from our academic staff. We invite candidates to discuss their plans with a relevant staff member. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 72L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    To qualify to enrol in the Bachelor of Design (Honours) candidates should have qualified for the award of the pass degree, or a similar degree from another university that is acceptable to the University, or be a graduate of not more than four years standing. Candidates should have a weighted average mark of at least 70 for the pass degree. NOTE: This degree requires completion of a major cognate to the Honours area you want to apply for. Before applying candidates should have an approved thesis topic and supervisor. The supervisor must be from our academic staff. We invite candidates to discuss their plans with a relevant staff member. Candidates who are new to the University should contact one of the Student Administration Centre staff who will put them in touch with someone to start the discussions. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission requirement To qualify to enrol in the Bachelor of Design (Honours) candidates should have qualified for the award of the pass degree, or a similar degree from another university that is acceptable to the University, or be a graduate of not more than four years standing. Candidates should have a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 70 . Applicants may also need to satisfy other criteria set by the School of Architecture Design and Planning. Admission is competitive, meeting this criteria is not a guarantee of entry. NOTE : This degree requires completion of a major cognate to the Honours area you want to apply for. Before applying candidates should have an approved thesis topic and supervisor. The supervisor must be from our academic staff. We invite candidates to discuss their plans with a relevant staff member. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$46,500per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Bachelor of Design (Honours)sydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
  5. University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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