In this degree, you will learn the multifaceted practice of professional Industrial Design, from the blue-sky activities of idea-generation and invention to the rigorous knowledge of engineering science. You'll learn through making as you get hands-on with advanced technologies, including 3D printing and other methods of cutting-edge manufacturing through to traditional craft/hand-making technologies and techniques. You will be prepared for careers ranging from design for mass-production to small scale manufacture and everything in between. All courses are taught under the guidance of our industry experienced teaching staff, and everything is viewed through the lens of sustainability and best professional practice.
This degree sits within the discipline of Architecture, Design and Planning and many of the core courses sit within the discipline of Mechanical Engineering. This is a testament to the practical and interdisciplinary nature of your study. You'll be taught electronics, mechanics, thermo fluids and more by engineering specialists, while also being taught design skills, digital modelling, 3D printing and programming by design professionals. The result is a comprehensive Industry Ready degree that sets you up to start your career equipped with the skills and knowledge you need.
Your degree also incorporates an international focus on digital and advanced technology manufacturing, giving you the chance to develop an understanding of how a product is created, from design to delivery, in a global context across a broad range of fields.
Industry and expert connections
Throughout your degree, you'll interact with industry experts to put what you learn in the classroom into practice while developing strong industry connections. In your first year, you'll have the opportunity to visit design practices to get a feel for industrial design in application. Further into your degree, you will work with design professionals while embedded in their businesses as part of your assessment. Once you graduate you are eligible to become a member of the Design Institute of Australia, as this industry body recognises your degree.
Graduate outcomes
Combine a professional Industrial Design qualification plus a large component of engineering sciences expands on the possibilities of a traditional Industrial Design degree. Secure your future in this highly rewarding career. Our graduates work in a wide variety of employment areas including industrial designer, designer for medical applications, innovator, product designer, entrepreneur, furniture designer/designer-maker, jewellery designer-maker, designer-maker, set/prop designer, fairground ride designer or in automotive or digital fashion.
My career opportunities
Key employment sectors
Manufacturing
Design
Marketing and advertising
Automotive
Potential job outcomes
Industrial designer
Product designer
Creative designer
Digital designer
Automotive designer
3 March 2025, 14 July 2025
Gold Coast campus
Parklands Drive,
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY,
Queensland,
4222, GOLD COAST, Australia
Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
Academic admission requirements for international students will be reviewed by Griffith International and approved the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education).
There are several ways to gain admission to undergraduate programs of the University.
Applicants may be considered for admission based on:
a completed Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or equivalent;
completed or partly completed higher education studies;
TAFE/VET qualifications;
overseas qualifications considered comparable to Australian secondary studies. completion of a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows: