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Design

Unleash your creative potential.
Innovate and excel in design with hands-on learning.

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Study Design at UC

Help shape the world around you with a degree in visual communication, interaction design or industrial design from UC. With the guidance of expert academics in cutting-edge facilities, you’ll get the freedom to explore your passions while discovering your unique voice as a creator.

Design to us, isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s a powerful tool for communication and problem-solving. At UC you’ll harness the latest design principles while using industry-standard equipment, to develop the skills you need to succeed after you graduate.

Plus, you won’t only learn how to think big, you’ll get a wealth of on-the-job training thanks to Work Integrated Learning opportunities throughout your degree. There’s no better place to redefine the future of design, than at 91¿´Æ¬ÉñÆ÷'s #1 uni for student support, learning resources and graduate employment.
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Learn from the best

Our teachers and guest lecturers are some of the best and brightest in the design sector.

Adobe Creative Campus

Study with the tools you need to excel, at 91¿´Æ¬ÉñÆ÷'s first Adobe Creative Campus.

Freedom to explore

With a range of elective options, tailor your studies to match your interests.

Learn from the best

Our teachers and guest lecturers are some of the best and brightest in the design sector.

Adobe Creative Campus

Study with the tools you need to excel, at 91¿´Æ¬ÉñÆ÷'s first Adobe Creative Campus.

Freedom to explore

With a range of elective options, tailor your studies to match your interests.

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Discover Creative Industries

Looking to upskill, specialise or kickstart your creative career? Our range of Creative Industries courses are designed to match your skills and passions to a fulfilling career in the creative sector.

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Adobe Creative Campus

UC is 91¿´Æ¬ÉñÆ÷’s first Adobe Creative Campus, offering full, FREE access to Adobe Express! All UC students can use Adobe Express for free, while students in creative disciplines can also gain free access to Adobe Creative Cloud.

Whether you’re telling a story through visuals, building a portfolio or exploring new creative possibilities, you’ll have the resources to turn ideas into reality. Plus, you can earn badges that will help you stand out to potential employers! Upskill in Adobe by taking a short training course that demonstrates your skills in visual design, social media and more.

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Study online with UC

Whether you’re interested in a bachelor’s degree, graduate certificate or a master’s degree, UC has a variety of 100% online courses and study options that will give you the ultimate study, work and life flexibility while elevating your career aspirations.

If you love creativity and technology, then UC's Interaction Design degree and Game Development degree could be the design course for you. Unlock the power of digital experiences with UC's online Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) and Bachelor of Design (Game Development).

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Our learning spaces

Workshop7

Housing an impressive suite of cutting-edge technology, including 3D printing, laser cutting, 3D visualisation, Workshop 7 is where you'll bring creative ideas to life.

Computer labs

Develop your technical expertise, in one of several computer labs with high-powered computers and equipment.

Building 7

With a range of cutting-edge technology like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and interactive tables, Building 7 is where design students call home.

The home of creative education

Develop your talents and get industry ready with UC. You will have access to an expansive suite of technology and equipment to help you bring your ideas to life.

UC Creative Competition

If you're a Year 11 or 12 student we want to see your creative talents. Submit your best creative work for the chance to win study grants, an Adobe mentoring session, cash prizes and more.

Portfolio entry

Do you have personal or school-based projects you’re proud of? Bypass standard university admissions by submitting five pieces of your most accomplished work in the arts. 

Get industry ready

At UC we value the importance of real-world, practical learning to ensure you graduate connected, skilled and ready for career success. Connect with real clients, mentors and industry from day one and build your professional network while you study.

Students in action

Graduating students from design, arts, the built environment and communication and media come together to showcase their work and display their skills to potential employers at the student led exhibition FADx. 

UC Creative Competition

If you're a Year 11 or 12 student we want to see your creative talents. Submit your best creative work for the chance to win study grants, an Adobe mentoring session, cash prizes and more.

Portfolio entry

Do you have personal or school-based projects you’re proud of? Bypass standard university admissions by submitting five pieces of your most accomplished work in the arts. 

Get industry ready

At UC we value the importance of real-world, practical learning to ensure you graduate connected, skilled and ready for career success. Connect with real clients, mentors and industry from day one and build your professional network while you study.

Students in action