Explore our courses
Be inspired by our design courses. Learn from the best, develop your skills in a hands-on creative environment and build strong connections for your future career.
Upskill with postgraduate design degrees
Specialist design courses
Be prepared to elevate your design skills and identify emerging opportunities, complex challenges, and drive forward-thinking solutions.
Gain accreditation
Our graduates qualify for membership at the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), the professional body for Australian designers.
Members have exclusive access to a range of services, products and discounts to advance their careers.
Why study design?
World-class facilities
Make use of our studios, computer labs, equipment loan centre, and Digifab (digital fabrication) facilities.
Solve real-world problems
Our design courses are embedded with real-world briefs direct from industry. Our research addresses challenges at the nexus of design, technology, creativity, place, and health.
Collaboration
Design is an area where you can be curious, creative, and collaborative. You’ll go beyond the boundaries of a traditional classroom and work with peers across different study areas to find solutions in different industries such as health, transport, retail and technology.
Expert teaching staff
Learn from teaching staff who are active in their fields and are ready to share their insights. QUT teaching staff research alongside major institutions and bring their wealth of knowledge back into the classroom.
Industry connections
Address real industry briefs and form valuable connections with local and international organisations.
Here are some of the organisations and brands our students regularly work with.
Design alumni
Wesley Ng
Wesley is an award-winning designer and entrepreneur, who cofounded CASETiFY, the world third-largest customisable tech accessories and lifestyle company.
Dylan Sheppard
After completing an internship at the BMW group in Munich, Dylan now leads the design team at idealworks, a BMW Group spinoff.
Reba Brammer
Reba built a career as an innovative footwear designer for global apparel and sportswear brands like Acne Studios, Nike, and Jimmy Choo.
BMW Group + QUT Design Academy
Lead by QUT Design Lab, Chief Investigator Dr Rafael Gomez, the BMW Group + QUT Design Academy is a global partnership with a mission to strengthen and expand BMW Group and QUT’s partnership through three bespoke programs; Internships, Research and Special Projects.
The vision is to create a hub that focuses on fostering design excellence, exploring knowledge horizons and advancing cutting-edge technologies. They aspire to position design and creativity as an unparalleled and indispensable skillset for the world's best organisations.
Showcase your work
As a design student you will have the opportunity to celebrate your achievements and showcase your work in a public setting virtually and physically.
Pathways to design
If you're concerned you won't meet the academic or English requirements for our design degrees, don't worry. We have several pathway options you can explore.
Studying at QUT
Scholarships
Discover the scholarships and financial aid available to support your study goals.
Stories
Hear from current international students about living in Brisbane and studying at QUT.
Support
Learn how we're here to support you academically and personally during your study journey.