Bachelor of Design (BDes)
Design
A course by
University of Auckland
A future-focused Bachelor of Design programme at the University of Auckland, equipping students with conceptual and technical skills using design thinking, making, and applied problem-solving for contemporary challenges.
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Core skills this course teaches
Master design thinking and making
Develop strong skills in design methods, processes, and rationale to tackle contemporary challenges.
Apply creative solutions across contexts
Ability to use conceptual and technical skills to explore practical, social, political, and environmental impacts of design.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Design (BDes) at the University of Auckland prepares students to create impactful, adaptable design solutions for a fast-changing world. Through case studies, real-world project briefs, and a combination of digital and material technologies, students experiment with making and prototyping while developing an understanding of social, political, and environmental effects of design. The programme features core courses in design methods and theory, electives spanning community, business, and global challenges, and a capstone research project. Flexible structures accommodate personalised study plans and conjoint degree opportunities.
Course Content
- Design methods and processes
- Design theory and fundamentals
- Case studies and real-world project briefs
- Design and Local Community Practices
- Design and Global Challenges
- Design and Business
- Design and Emerging Technologies
- Digital and material technologies
- Design research methodologies
- Capstone design research project
- Personalised elective pathways
Entry Requirements
University Entrance or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Design strategistExperience designerInnovation managerInterface designerProduct designerService designerInteraction designerInformation designer
