The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BPDESIGN-02 | Bachelor of Design |
(1) The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice.
(1) The Bachelor of Design is available in the following streams:
(a) Interaction Design.
(2) Completion of the Interaction Design stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Design.
(1) Candidates in the Bachelor of Design will be under the supervision of the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
(2) The Head of School and Dean of the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning has authority over any matter concerned with the Bachelor of Design, not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
(1) Admission to this course is on the basis of:
(a) a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents); or
(b) tertiary study; or
(c) an approved preparation program.
(2) English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
(3) Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
(4) Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule and Coursework Policy.
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Design are set out in:
(a) Table A for the Bachelor of Design;
(b) Table S of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees.
(2) Bachelor of Design
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Design, a candidate must complete 144 credit points, comprising:
(a) 120 credit points from Table A, including:
(i) 48 credit points of core units of study;
(ii) 48 credit points of stream studio units of study; and
(iii) 24 credit points of stream selective units of study; and
(b) 24 credit points of:
(i) stream selective or elective units of study from Table A; or
(ii) elective units of study from Table S.
(1) Honours is available for students who meet the admission requirements for a Bachelor Honours degree, after completing the requirements for the Bachelor of Design.
The Bachelor of Design is awarded at Pass level.
(1) Cross-institutional study is available in this course under conditions specified in the Resolutions of the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
(1) The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning encourages candidates in this course to participate in international exchange programs as set out in the Resolutions of the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
(1) Credit transfer is subject to the provisions of the Coursework Policy and the Resolutions of the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature on or after 1 January 2027.
(2) Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2027 should complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, subject to changes in accreditation requirements.
