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Design capabilities are increasingly sought after across a wide range of industries – from product and service development to digital sectors and leadership roles in businesses and organisations.

The Design Thinking major offers a unique interdisciplinary approach, equipping you with the creative mindset and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges in innovative ways.

Through hands-on, project-based learning, you will build a strong foundation in design processes and methods – gaining the ability to address diverse stakeholder needs, improve systems, and spark innovation across professional fields.

Be immersed in a dynamic studio culture, working on collaborative, industry-connected projects that foster creativity, critical thinking and leadership.

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From firefighting robots to rocket science: Vennkkata’s UQ experience
Vennkatta in the Great Court

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From firefighting robots to rocket science: Vennkkata’s UQ experience

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Meet the expert: exploring regional and town planning with Stephanie Wyeth
UQ Senior Lecturer in Regional and Town Planning, Stephanie Wyeth

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Meet the expert: exploring regional and town planning with Stephanie Wyeth

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What’s it like to study architecture and urban planning as a postgraduate?
Architecture postgraduate

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What’s it like to study architecture and urban planning as a postgraduate?

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