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Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours)

DID20  043840D



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Fee*
1 Year/s Prahran (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$22,200 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Industrial Design course has a focus on a broad range of design encompassing product, furniture, medical equipment, sporting equipment and associated infrastructures. Students develop their creative and technological aptitude through a course supported by professional practice, business studies, consumer knowledge, and ethics and cultural studies.

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The Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) degree conforms to the AQF Guidelines for a bachelor degree by allowing students to:
  • Acquire a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, the underlying principles and concepts, and the associated communication and problem-solving skills
  • Develop academic skills and attributes necessary to undertake Design research, comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources
  • Develop the ability to review, consolidate, extend and apply the knowledge and techniques learnt, including in a professional context
  • Gain a foundation for self-directed and life-long learning
  • Gain interpersonal and teamwork skills appropriate to employment and/or further study

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The honours program consists of all coursework units of study. Students are required to complete 100 credit point units of study, 50 credit points per teaching period.

Students accepted into the Industry Placement program in third year are required to complete the coursework program in their honours year.
Students in honours programs at Swinburne University of Technology will be awarded Honours Grades in the following categories:

H1 (First class honours) - if their overall grade is 80% or above
H2A - if their overall grade is 70 to 79%
H2B - if their overall grade is 60 to 69%
H3 - if their overall grade is 50 to 59%
N - if their overall grade is below 50%
Note: the Pass grade (P) is not utilised
 
Work expected outside normal timetabled contact hours, in keeping with related design courses, will usually be no less than a minimum of two hours of independent study for each contact hour.
 
* Please note that international students on a student visa must study full-time as part of their visa requirements.

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HDG413 Digital Technology - Content Creation OR for Design Factory HDC010 Industry Projects

Semester 2 - August Intake
HDG406 Professional Context OR for Design Factory Industry Projects, TBC

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website

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Product design for and within manufacturing industries or design consultancies, exhibition, environmental and furniture design, stage and set design, self-employed designers or manufacturers.

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Upon completion of this qualification students may be eligible to become an associate member of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) but should confirm eligibility with the association.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Swinburne students undertaking a Bachelor of Design degree who are accepted into the Industry Placement program must complete the Coursework Honours year.
 
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Design degree with Swinburne, or equivalent program, with a credit average, may attend an interview with folio, for entrance into the Coursework Honours program.

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship page for details.

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