Design thinking, practices and approaches are central to nearly any activity involving people or problem-solving. No wonder a UTS Design degree is a sought-after qualification by employers across almost all industries.
UTS School of Design is home to three outstanding undergraduate degrees — fashion and textiles, product design and visual communications — each with their own major and speciality options.
We’re NSW's leading art and design school, and top 30 internationally✝, so when you study with us you’re working towards a world's-best qualification.
What’s more, you’ll be under the guidance of our expert design academics, researchers and practitioners, engaging with complex design processes that match professional industry practice.
✝ 2022 QS World University Rankings by subject (Art and Design)
Design beyond the studio
World-leading design reaches well beyond the studio. And with our unmatched industry connections you'll work on live projects, with real-world impact.
You'll benefit from purpose-built learning environments, as well as the opportunity to engage with interdisciplinary practice, and international competitions where you can benchmark your skills against your global peers.
And you’ll do it all as part of a vibrant cohort of students who share your passion for all things design.
Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles
Australia's leading fashion and textiles degree
The Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles is an internationally regarded degree, ranked among the best in the world, and #1 in Australia*. It will equip you with the conceptual knowledge and hands-on garment making skills required for a lasting career in the fashion industry.
Industry connections
Isko Denim, Carla Zampatti, Think Positive, Australian Wool Innovation
The UTS fashion and textiles degree has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences in my life thus far. The UTS fashion faculty from tutors to senior lecturers are all passionate about fashion design and champion each student to find their own voice and encourage creative expression through whatever challenge arises. When complex design challenges arise lecturers and tutors go above and beyond to collect learning materials and expertise for students who wish to go the extra mile and succeed.
– Jason Clark, Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles
As a Bachelor of Design in Product Design student, you’ll gain the skills needed for twenty-first century design. Learn how to tackle complex problems, explore creative solutions, and develop realistic outcomes that will make a mark on the world we live in.
You’ll design, prototype and test design solutions, drawing on cutting edge technologies and approaches, such as UX (user experience), wearables and electronics, and gain hands-on experience in our digital and fabrication workshops while you do it.
Industry connections
IKEA, Rebel Sport, Breville, King Living
Careers
Design consultant, Corporate or in-house designer, Independent designer, Production manager, Project manager across industries, Strategic designer
You'll learn to work hands-on, on live and real projects, all the while backed by a strong theoretical foundation. Study a range of interdisciplinary subjects to prepare you for the ever-more collaborative and team-based future of work.
Create visual experiences to tell stories with information and ideas. Engage with the social, technological and ecological contexts of design. And become fluent in visual languages across mixed reality, creative code, typography, motion graphics, web media, photography, image making, AI and machine learning.
Industry connections
Google, D&AD (Design and Art Direction), City of Sydney, Sydney Living Museums, Grumpy Sailor, Re:act (Road Safety program), DX Lab, State Library of NSW), Collider, ISTD (International Society of Typographic Designers), Publicis Groupe (Herd MSL, Sydney, Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Digitas), Westpac
Careers
Design thinking and practice is now central to problem-solving in almost any people-oriented business. So design qualifications can position you for a multitude of new and emerging careers. Added to that, a Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication can qualify you for work in a range of design-specific roles including:
Graphic designer, Communication design, Information designer, motion designer, UX/UI designer, web designer, interaction designer, animator, photographer, illustrator, service designer, experiences, designer, creative coder, art director, strategy designer.
Visual Communications for me is like sampling an incredible number of creative practices. The briefs are challenging and force you to learn and execute different skills as well as manage your time. Learning how to develop a concept, critique others’ work, and seek feedback, have been invaluable to me. Being able to connect with others who have diverse creative interests is a dream. If you’re interested in design and creativity but not sure which path to pursue, I highly recommend this course.
– Teasheen Chuah, Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication
