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Design

Design lets you turn creativity into purpose.

The biggest unknown isn’t what you’ll design. It’s how your designs will impact the world.

In a world overwhelmed by complexity, the ability to create clarity, function and beauty has never been more important. From making technology more human to creating new ways to learn, design is about transforming problems into possibilities.

At UQ, design students blend creativity with strategy to craft experiences that are human-centred and impactful.

Discover your next step

Check out some of our most popular design programs. 

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Bachelor of Design

This multidisciplinary program incorporates elements of business, IT, architecture and the humanities.
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Bachelors of Business Management / Design

Study topics including entrepreneurship, human resources, marketing, management and business technologies.
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Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Design

Meet tomorrow’s challenges in new and novel ways when you combine engineering skills with design thinking.

Can't choose?

We have plenty of degrees to explore including dual degrees for maximum career choices. 

Explore all design degrees

Why UQ

Solve problems

Combine design thinking with emerging practices to create meaningful change across industries and communities.

Diverse major options

Shape your career with your choice of 7 majors, from anthropology to architectural studies or urban systems.

World-class education

Learn from UQ's award-winning educators, who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Hear from our design students

Bachelor of Design student Maddison

Design lets me turn creativity into purpose. It is at the heart of how we solve complex problems.

Maddison
Bachelor of Design
William Emery

The opportunity to combine both business management and design in one comprehensive dual degree aligned with my passion for innovation.

William Emery
Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Design