Bachelor of Design (Honours)

at Australian National University

Program Structure:
 

The Bachelor of Design (Honours) requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
 

36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

• DESN4011 Design and Research: Theory and Methods
• DESN4012 Exegesis
• THES4105 Thesis
   

Either:

12 units from completion of DESN4010 Design Practice: Impact and Engagement

Or:

12 units from completion of DESN4013 Studio Inquiry: Application of Research
 

 HONS4100 Final Honours Grade will be used to calculate the Class of Honours and the Mark. It will be calculated using the formula: S (mark x units) / S units, giving NCN and WN a nominal mark of zero.
 

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to ANU is on a competitive basis as the number of places available in a program is limited. Admission to Honours is also subject to supervisory capacity and approval from the relevant Delegated Authority within the Academic College.
 

A Bachelor of Design degree from the ANU, or equivalent from another institution, completed within the last two years:
 

with a weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent calculated from the 36 units of courses with the highest marks, excluding 1000-level courses, from the following subject areas:

• ARTV Visual Arts
• DESA Design Arts
• DESN Design
   

and with the written approval of an identified supervisor for THES4105 Thesis. 
 

Adjustment Factors
Adjustment Factors do not apply to 1 year honours programs. They do not apply to this program.

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
 

Annual indicative fee for international students

$40,588.00