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University of the Sunshine Coast

Bachelor of Design

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3F or 6P
Campus
Sunshine Coast (QLD)
Intl. Tuition
A$30,500 (2027-28)
Intake
July 2027

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Sunshine Coast offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
18,850
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
12.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
74.0%
of graduates employed

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
A$30,500
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

  • For additional information about the admissions criteria for UniSC
  • University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC
  • University of the Sunshine Coast's website. | Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years | The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC
  • University of the Sunshine Coast website .

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
18,850
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
12%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Sunshine Coast offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
  • Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Great café culture
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students18,850
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students12%
Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
74%
Employed after graduation
Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Education
  • Healthcare

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
A$30,500
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Total Programme Cost
A$91,500
For full 3F or 6P

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Higher

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Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)A$30,500per year, 2027-28 Official fee page