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'The highlight of my degree so far has been the opportunity to design the combustion system for the Queensland Special Olympics torch. This tangible thesis project gave me experience engaging with industry experts and working with industrial design students to develop a functional torch that was both light-weight and easy to carry. Seeing firsthand the excitement and enthusiasm of the Special Olympics athletes during concept presentations has been one of my favourite memories at QUT so far.’
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) & Bachelor of Design (Industrial)
Industrial Design at QUT
Industrial design is all about the impact products can have on people's lives. From user research to digital sketching and manufacturing, you'll learn the skills to create the next big thing.
Projects with purpose
'The highlight of my degree so far has been the opportunity to design the combustion system for the Queensland Special Olympics torch. This tangible thesis project gave me experience engaging with industry experts and working with industrial design students to develop a functional torch that was both light-weight and easy to carry. Seeing firsthand the excitement and enthusiasm of the Special Olympics athletes during concept presentations has been one of my favourite memories at QUT so far.’
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) & Bachelor of Design (Industrial)
Industrial Design at QUT
Industrial design is all about the impact products can have on people's lives. From user research to digital sketching and manufacturing, you'll learn the skills to create the next big thing.
Highlights
- This hands-on design program gets you involved with the design of realistically detailed products suitable for manufacture with a focus on real-world industry engagement.
- You'll be prepared for your career with a range of activities and opportunities such as hands-on design units, project presentations, international study tours, entrepreneurial incubation programs and real-world internships.
- Study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and gain access to multimillion dollar research facilities, as well as learning practical solutions that impact on the real world.
- With skills in creating and developing innovative, attractive, sustainable and user-friendly products and systems, you may work in fields such as mechanical engineering, transport, service development or manufacturing.
Highlights
- This hands-on design program gets you involved with the design of realistically detailed products suitable for manufacture with a focus on real-world industry engagement.
- You will be prepared for your career with a range of activities and opportunities such as hands-on design units, project presentations, international study tours, entrepreneurial incubation programs and real-world internships.
- Study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and gain access to multimillion dollar research facilities, as well as learning practical solutions that impact on the real world.
- With skills in creating and developing innovative, attractive, sustainable and user-friendly products and systems, you may work in fields such as mechanical engineering, transport, service development or manufacturing.
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Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
This hands-on program gets you involved with the design of realistically detailed products suitable for manufacture with a focus on real-world industry engagement.
Your studies include learning the creative design process, technical aspects of product design, design management, computer-aided industrial design (CAID) technology, human factors and ergonomics, design research, coupled with innovation, aesthetics, marketing, cultural and social values, and design leadership.
You'll be prepared for your career with a range of activities and opportunities such as hands-on design units, project presentations, international study tours, entrepreneurial incubation programs and real-world internships. You'll also benefit from our strong collaborative links with world-class international and national industry professionals.
Many graduates work as industrial designers in consultancies or design departments of product manufacturers, or as entrepreneurs who design their own products.
Other careers include usability expert, service designer, interaction designer, interface designer, corporate identity designer, model maker, movie concept designer, visualisation expert, automotive designer, design manager, design researcher, computer-aided design expert, game designer, design leadership expert and strategic design expert.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and gain access to multimillion dollar research facilities, as well as learning practical solutions that impact on the real world.
With industrial design skills in creating and developing innovative, attractive, sustainable and user-friendly products and systems, you may work in fields such as mechanical engineering, transport, service development or manufacturing.
Specialise and tailor your course to suit your own career aspirations. Study opportunities include student-led projects, international study tours, and access to multimillion dollar research facilities.
As part of this course, you must choose one of the following majors:
- civil engineering
- computer and software systems
- electrical and aerospace engineering
- electrical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- mechatronics
- medical engineering
- chemical process engineering.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is embedded in the curriculum and it is a core component for all engineering students. WIL allows you to graduate with a portfolio of professional skills that provides evidence of your professional competencies.
You are required to undertake 60 days (equivalent to 450 hours) of approved work experience in the engineering environment as part of your work integrated learning.
Careers and outcomes
With skills in creating and developing innovative, attractive, sustainable and user-friendly products and systems, you may work in fields such as mechanical engineering, transport, service development or manufacturing.
Possible careers
- Engineer
- Industrial designer
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 480 credit points comprising 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Design and 288 credit points from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), and 12 credit points of QUT You. You will study design, engineering and QUT You units in your first four years and for the remainder of this course you will concentrate on engineering studies.
Bachelor of Design component:
- Core Introductory units - 72 credit points
- A Design major - 108 credit points from one of the following disciplines: Industrial Design or Interaction Design.
Engineering component
Your engineering studies will include:
- four core units (48 credit points) and two core options (24 credit points)
- eight engineering major units (96 credit points)
- eight honours-level units (96 credits points).
You must choose a major from:
- chemical process engineering
- civil engineering
- computer and software systems engineering
- electrical engineering
- electrical and aerospace engineering
- mechatronics engineering
- mechanical engineering
- medical engineering
QUT You: 12 credit points
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in either degree area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 480 credit points comprising 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Design and 288 credit points from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), and 12 credit points of QUT You. You will study design, engineering and QUT You units in your first four years and for the remainder of this course you will concentrate on engineering studies.
Bachelor of Design component:
- Core Introductory units - 72 credit points
- A Design major - 108 credit points from one of the following disciplines: Industrial Design or Interaction Design.
Engineering component
You will complete four core units (48 credit points), two core option units (24 credit points), two discipline foundation units (24 credit points), eight engineering major units (96 credit points) and eight engineering honours units (96 credit points). You will choose a major from Chemical Process, Civil, Computer and Software Systems, Electrical, Electrical and Aerospace, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Medical.
QUT You: 12 credit points
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in either degree area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 80.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ID14
- QTAC code
- 419032
- CRICOS code
- 096569J
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- 5 years full-time
- 5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 82.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2023
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2023 information is not available.
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 80.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 82.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: CSP $8,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $39,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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