Study the Bachelor of Design and Technology

Study Design and Technology at Flinders

Make new ideas a reality.

Got great ideas? Turn them into commercial reality from the ground up. Computing, Design and Engineering – you’ll be able to do it all!

Transform ideas into product designs that are functional and aesthetically on point. Develop your creative design skills and combine them with technical knowledge giving you everything you need to use production methods and materials creatively.

Work within the Flinders University Engineering, Computing and Science Disciplines to give you the best practical grounding for your developing design skills.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

70.00

Guaranteed selection rank

75.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244591

Delivery mode

In person:

– Tonsley

Online: No

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2025: $10,274

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

Student and ATAR profile

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244591 (Tonsley)

Why study Design and Technology at Flinders?

Access world-class facilities in the Tonsley Innovation District
Enhance your employability with highly attractive, vital skills in the rapidly changing innovation sector
Match a problem with technology to create a commercial solution
Gain an understanding of industrial design, technology and innovation in one degree
Combine with an engineering, science, information technology or environment degree and boost your competitive edge in the job market

Your career

Open up a world of careers in product/service based organisations in a myriad of roles. Prepare to solve problems and create commercial solutions with your understanding of design, innovation management, science, technology and engineering.

Potential occupations include:

product designer
business development manager
commercialisation specialist
graduate consultant
innovation strategist.

Potential employers include:

consultancy agencies
public and private organisations

Professional accreditation/recognition

The degree is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

core topics in design communication, professional skills and engineering design
topics in mathematics, data science or biostatistics
topics in innovation and enterprise such as agile innovation for STEM
topics in science, engineering or business to attach your design skills to a particular field.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

core topics in innovation management, design for manufacture and design methods
topics in entrepreneurship and small business, business planning for new ventures, strategic marketing, consumer behaviour, or social and information networks
topics in innovation and enterprise to develop skills in co-creation, crowdsourcing, technology-led innovation and opportunity validation
topics in science or engineering to attach your design skills to a particular field.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

a capstone topic, design studio, which is an integrated high-technology design consulting project with a company
a 12-week practical work experience placement in industry in Australia or overseas
topics in innovation and enterprise to develop skills in business model design, commercialisation and launching new ventures
topics in science or engineering to attach your design skills to a particular field.

Accreditation pending.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Gain hands-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley.
Participate in a 12-week industry work integrated placement to test your skills and prepare you for the workforce.
Undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project to put what you learn into practice.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	<5	<5
Median rank to receive an offer	<5	<5
Lowest rank to receive an offer	<5	<5

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	<5	<5
Vocational education and training (VET) study	0	0
Work and life experience	0	0
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	0	0
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	0	0
International Students	N/P	N/P
All students	6	100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

Expand your career options by combining this degree with a bachelor degree in science, engineering, information technology or environment.

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How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

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244591 (Tonsley)

Apply to transfer internally

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Engineering Science.

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

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For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

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Bachelor of Design and Technology

Study Design and Technology at Flinders

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