Bachelor of Design/ Bachelor of Information Technology
- Course CRICOS Code：085439K
- World Ranking (QS)：NO.55
- Course Duration：4 years
- Australian State：VictoriaVIC
- Australian City：Melbourne
- Course Intake：Semester 1
Course Description
Create ‘smart’ products, sophisticated interactive tools, or the next generation of gaming devices or wearable technologies. You’ll graduate with two degrees, able to develop solutions that combine compelling design with the latest technologies.
Design and information technology are strongly complementary fields. Together, they provide a powerful combination of highly valuable skills and knowledge.
Choose a design specialisation in Communication, Industrial, Spatial or Collaborative Design and develop cutting edge technology skills from IT - choosing from Business Information Systems, Computer Networks and Security, Games Development, Interactive Media, or Software Development - you’ll link your lateral thinking and problem-solving skills and graduate able to create innovative products, spaces and experiences using the latest technologies.
This combination of creativity and cutting edge technology will challenge you to link your lateral thinking and problem-solving skills. It will help you to create innovative products and compelling imagery using the latest technologies.
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This course leads to two separate degrees. Depending upon your specialisation, you will be awarded one of:
* Bachelor of Communication Design,
* Bachelor of Industrial Design,
* Bachelor of Spatial Design, or
* Bachelor of Collaborative Design
and
* Bachelor of Information Technology (majoring in Business Information Systems, Computer Networks and Security, Interactive Media, Games Development or Software Development).
In the design part of your studies you'll learn in a studio setting from Monash academics, practising designers and top researchers as you learn how to use design as a problem-solving tool in hands-on, practical studios.
In the information technology part of your studies explore critical areas in IT, learning the practical and problem-solving skills you'll need to design and creates the IT systems we all rely on.
There is no design folio or interview entrance requirement for this course. It's open to anyone who is curious and passionate to make a difference and you will learn the technical capabilities and strategic skills to be a successful designer.
* Professional recognition
All our design degrees are recognised by the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).
You will gain all the benefits of each degree course and be fully equipped to pursue a career in either field separately or to combine the two in your chosen work.
Basic Information
| Course Discipline |
Design,Information Technology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture,Faculty of Information Technology |
| Qualification Level |
Bachelor/Undergraduate |
| 2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) |
$AUD 42,800 |
| Course Duration |
4 years |
| Campus(es) |
Caulfield |
Entry Requirements
| Academic Requirements |
1. Equivalent Australian Year 12 with required score.
2. All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents.
3. Australian VCE subjects -
English- Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.
Maths- Units 1 & 2: satisfactory completion of two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 & 4: any mathematics
4. IB subjects-
English- At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL
Maths - At least 3 in any mathematics subject
5.VET Certificate IV, diploma or advanced diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants will normally require at least 60% average. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
6. Higher Education - University: Two single units at an Australian higher education institution satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in areas of study related to the course in which admission is being sought.
***Entire academic record
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
***All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites. |
| English Requirements |
IELTS : 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
PTE: 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21 |
| Portfolio Required |
NO |
| Work Experience Required |
NO |