Bachelor of Industrial Design

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Mode
On campus
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus, Magill
Duration icon
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
BINDE
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Study as
Full-time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
$43,400
Non-tuition fees
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
None
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English language requirements
IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 Equivalent English qualifications
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CRICOS code
115718F

Entry requirements

International admissions by country

Country Requirement Score
Australia ATAR 70
Canada Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 65%
China Gaokao 60%
Denmark Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma) 4 (Fair)
France French Baccalaureate 11.0
Global International Baccalaureate 25
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) 16
India CBSE and CISCE 65
India State Board Examinations 75
Indonesia SMA III 75%
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) B+
Malaysia Matrikulasi 2.67
Malaysia Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2.67
Malaysia United Entrance Certificate (UEC) 30
Norway Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering 3.2
Philippines High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12 86%
Singapore Singapore GCE Advanced Levels 7
South Korea College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 300
Sri Lanka GCE A Levels 8
Sweden Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate 13.0
Taiwan GSAT % 60%
Taiwan GSAT Score out of 60 34
Thailand Matayom 6 3.20
UK / Global GCE Advanced Levels 7
USA / Global Advanced Placement (AP) 7
USA / Global America College Test (ACT) 21
USA / Global Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) 1100
Vietnam Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12) 7.8

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS Overall 6.5
  • IELTS Reading 6
  • IELTS Listening 6
  • IELTS Speaking 6
  • IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Industrial Design

Program code: BINDE

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 144 units for Core courses

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 144 units for Core courses

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 18 units from Common core, and
  • 126 units for all Program core

Common core description

Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.
Course name Course code Units
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An Ethically Rich Life
Course code
COREX001
Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
Course code
COREX002
Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
Course code
COREX003
Units
6
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Course name
Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
Course code
COREX004
Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
Course code
COREX005
Units
6
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Course name
Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
Course code
COREX006
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Materials and Processes for Fabrication
Course code
COMP1012
Units
6
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Course name
Drawing for Art and Design
Course code
GRAP1001
Units
6
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Course name
Digital Design Principles and Methods
Course code
GRAP1004
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Industrial Design Visualisation
Course code
GRAP1028
Units
6
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Course name
Industrial Design Studio 1 - Foundation
Course code
GRAP1029
Units
12
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Industrial Design Studio 2 - Aesthetics and Meaning
Course code
GRAP1030
Units
6
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Course name
Industrial Design Studio 3a - Human Centred Design
Course code
GRAP2021
Units
6
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Course name
Graphic Communication Design Studio 4
Course code
GRAP2002
Units
12
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Course name
Industrial Design Studio 4a - Production and Structures
Course code
GRAP2023
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Industrial Design Visualisation
Course code
ARCH2015
Units
6
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Course name
Industrial Design Studio 4b - Production and Sustainability
Course code
GRAP2024
Units
6
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Course name
Principles of UX Design
Course code
GRAP2000
Units
6
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Course name
Design Perspectives
Course code
GRAP1002
Units
6
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Course name
Industrial Design Practice
Course code
GRAP3010
Units
6
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Course name
Industrial Design Production Technology
Course code
GRAP3009
Units
6
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Course name
Industrial Design Studio 5a - Systems
Course code
GRAP3011
Units
6
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Course name
Industrial Design Studio 6 - Capstone Project
Course code
GRAP3012
Units
12
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Integrated Studio A
Course code
GRAP3000
Units
6
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Course name
Industrial Design Studio 5b - Service
Course code
GRAP3015
Units
6
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Industrial Design Studio 3B - Human Factors and Usability
Course code
GRAP2022
Units
6

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