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Overview

The purpose of Honours within the Discipline of Industrial Design is to enable students who have performed well at undergraduate level in an Industrial Design or aligned program area an opportunity to undertake a substantial individual project of research and design exploration, the equivalent of an Honours thesis. Building upon … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of technical, historical and social aspects of product design at a level expected in professional practice
  • Professionals
2.
Undertake ongoing enquiry and learning, demonstrating judgment in planning methods of inquiry and applying new knowledge to complex problems in design and other fields of learning.
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
3.
Critically engage with, synthesise and evaluate complex ideas of social and environmental importance in the exercise of professional judgment applied in product design and related areas of practice.
  • Global citizens
  • Scholars
4.
Communicate effectively within a team and with a range of audiences, making skilled use of visual, digital and written modes of communication including the transfer of precise technical information.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Core Courses36 Units of Credit:
Electives12 Units of Credit:

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Industrial Designer, Web Designer

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Honours Classes

Program Fees

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Additional Expenses and Resources

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