Sample Course Plans: Majors

All students in the Bachelor of Design must choose at least one major. Information on majors available in your degree can be found here.

Note:
Sample course plans are designed as a supplementary course planning tool. The sample course plans provided are examples only and do not reflect all of the course planning options available to students.

Always use the University Handbook as your primary course planning tool.

  • Architecture Major

    Architects combine creative vision, innovation, technological understanding and architectural theory to shape how we live.

  • Civil Engineering Systems Major

    The Civil Systems major focuses on the planning, design and construction of essential services and infrastructure.

  • Computing and Software Systems (Previously called Computing) Major

    The Computing and Software Systems major is designed for students who want to develop skills in programming and the development of digital artifacts.

  • Construction Major

    The Construction major focuses on the management of people, processes and materials in the construction industry.

  • Digital Infrastructure Engineering Systems

  • Game Design

    Creativity, storytelling and technology collide in the Bachelor of Design's Game Design major. In this major you'll bring together creative artistry and technical expertise to craft compelling experiences and immersive digital worlds.

  • Graphic Design Major

    This major will provide you with practical and conceptual skills to be able to undertake professional graphic design work.

  • Interior Design

    Interior Designers use the expressive properties of materials to creatively transform interior spaces.

  • Landscape Architecture Major

    Landscape Architecture utilises design and ecology to plan our external environments.

  • Mechanical Engineering Systems Major

    Mechanical Systems involves understanding the design, construction, operation and maintenance of machines.

  • Performance Design Major

    This major provides you with a grounding in areas of performance design; including sound and lighting, set, costumes, scenery and props.

  • Property Major

    The Property major focuses on ownership, development, management, feasibility, funding and investment of land and buildings

  • User Experience Design Major (previously Digital Technologies)

    The major in User Experience Design will provide you with practical skills in creating web-based media, mobile media, and interactive media.

  • Urban Planning Major

    Urban planners are engaged with pressing issues such as the impact of climate change, and pressures of urbanisation.

Important information about workload

These sample course plans presume full-time study of 50 points each semester. Local students may undertake a reduced load or study part-time (25 points or less per semester). This normally increases course duration.

Students requiring help with planning their reduced study load may wish to seek course advice.

Course planning assistance

Stop 1 (757 Swanston Street) offers drop-in sessions, workshops and individual appointments to help you choose your subjects.

For further information about how to get assistance, go to Planning your course and subjects.

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