Shape our interactions with technology, devices, apps and websites. Be prepared for your career with design studio units, work experience and international study tours.
Study the magic of technology with interaction design. From interactive installations and data visualisations to augmented and virtual realities, see where interaction design can take you.
Design meaningful experiences
'Interaction design could be anything from the way you interact with your mobile phone, to a huge immersive experience like teamLab in Tokyo. What I love about the degree is that it's given us a toolkit to take it in any direction we want, depending on where your passion lies.'
Jaime Forson Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)
Designing with virtual reality
'In high school, I created virtual reality environments. That was the start of my relationship with VR as a technology and how it can be used in artistic ways. I've learned from so many people across different industries. From design theory about tangible media fabrication software, to creative coding. There's so much tech available at QUT, which opened up all my options.'
Darcy Gall Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)/Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science)
Storytelling through design
'To me, interaction design is the creation of dialogues between a person and the product. It's about forming this relationship between humans and everything else around us. It's the perfect course that suits a creative individual like me who absolutely loves storytelling.'
Christine Cheah Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)
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Interaction Design at QUT
Study the magic of technology with interaction design. From interactive installations and data visualisations to augmented and virtual realities, see where interaction design can take you.
Design meaningful experiences
'Interaction design could be anything from the way you interact with your mobile phone, to a huge immersive experience like teamLab in Tokyo. What I love about the degree is that it's given us a toolkit to take it in any direction we want, depending on where your passion lies.'
Jaime Forson Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)
Designing with virtual reality
'In high school, I created virtual reality environments. That was the start of my relationship with VR as a technology and how it can be used in artistic ways. I've learned from so many people across different industries. From design theory about tangible media fabrication software, to creative coding. There's so much tech available at QUT, which opened up all my options.'
Darcy Gall Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)/Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science)
Storytelling through design
'To me, interaction design is the creation of dialogues between a person and the product. It's about forming this relationship between humans and everything else around us. It's the perfect course that suits a creative individual like me who absolutely loves storytelling.'
Christine Cheah Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)
Interaction Design at QUT
Study the magic of technology with interaction design. From interactive installations and data visualisations to augmented and virtual realities, see where interaction design can take you.
Storytelling through design
'To me, interaction design is the creation of dialogues between a person and the product. It's about forming this relationship between humans and everything else around us. It's the perfect course that suits a creative individual like me who absolutely loves storytelling.'
Christine Cheah Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)
Prepare for your future
'QUT stood out to me as the ideal university to acquire both practical skills and theoretical knowledge in interaction design. I believe the degree provides a platform not only to understand the intricacies of the field but also to apply them effectively, preparing me for a successful career. Through this program, I'm honing my skills in user experience (UX) design with the goal of contributing to this evolution and making meaningful impacts.'
Sora Kamigaki, Japan Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) student
'I am incredibly grateful for the enriching experience I gained at QUT through the Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) degree. The program exceeded my expectations by providing an extensive learning opportunity. I acquired valuable skills in fabrication, laser cutting, and 3D printing. This program has truly been a transformative journey, and I am now equipped with a diverse skill set that will undoubtedly shape my future endeavours.'
Jia Yee Lim, Malaysia Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) graduate
Study at a university ranked #1 in Queensland for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
Get prepared for a diverse and agile career in design, technology and innovation.
Learn the cutting-edge design skills, knowledge and capabilities needed to work across multiple fields, practices and contexts.
Undertake interaction design studios focusing on industry-leading practices in human centred design, design thinking, experience design, service innovation and augmented reality.
Embrace opportunities for industry work experience, international study tours and networking with design industry professionals, nationally and internationally.
Highlights
Get prepared for a diverse and agile career in design, technology and innovation.
Learn the cutting-edge design skills, knowledge and capabilities needed to work across multiple fields, practices and contexts.
Undertake interaction design studios focusing on industry-leading practices in human centred design, design thinking, experience design, service innovation and augmented reality.
Embrace opportunities for industry work experience, international study tours and networking with design industry professionals, nationally and internationally.
Why choose this course?
How we interact with our devices, with apps and websites is constantly evolving. As an interaction designer you can shape that evolution. Removing complexity. Making interactions more intuitive. Creating responsive media. In many ways, optimising the experience and putting people at the heart of design.
Embedded within the course are opportunities for industry work experience through our real-world partnerships such as with the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG), where students recently collaborated to create speculative interface designs to assist visitor engagement and education of the Australian artwork in QAG's collection.
International study tours and networking with design industry professionals nationally and internationally will ensure you graduate with one of the most versatile and contemporary skill sets in the sector.
Visit the student and graduate blog to find out more about what it’s like to study design and where a QUT degree can take you.
Explore this course
What to expect
This course prepares you for diverse and agile career pathways in design, technology and innovation. It focuses on the cutting-edge design skills, knowledge and capabilities needed for a contemporary designer to work across multiple fields, practices and contexts. Your degree will begin with introductory and shared impact lab units where, working with students from other disciplines, you’ll focus on problems and social issues and identify potential solutions connected to industry and community.
You’ll then undertake a series of interaction design studios focusing on industry-leading practices in human-centred design, design thinking, experience design, service innovation and augmented reality. Your studies can be rounded with a second major from architectural studies, industrial design studies, fashion communication, animation, games design, screen content production, advertising or marketing.
Later in your degree you will be able to transfer skills and knowledge to a workplace or professional context and gain practical work experience with work integrated learning.
Double degrees
Combine your degree with a second degree to gain a broader range of skills and knowledge, a competitive advantage and enhanced career flexibility. Choose a double degree with:
Business to combine design skills and business acumen for unique opportunities to intersect design with marketing, public relations, advertising, international business, economics, management and human resource management.
Engineering to work in fields including product design, product development, structural engineering, transport engineering and consultancy.
Information technology to work in a range of creative and commercial industries including advertising, education and gaming, or incultural institutions. Roles include interactive media designer, usability specialist, information architect or graphic designer.
Overseas exchange
Travel overseas and be on pace with international design trends as part of your studies. Enjoy a full year of studies oversees at one of our international partner universities in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Hong Kong, the US and Canada. Study visual communication design with a Bachelor of Design - International (Interaction Design) to enhance your opportunities to work in diverse design careers internationally.
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
You will graduate in a growing employment area with career pathways available including web and mobile app design, interface design, user experience (UX) design or interaction (IxD) design, wearable fashion technology, interactive exhibition design, robotics design, communication design, and many more.
Career pathways available to you beyond the design industries include roles in game design, information technology, health, education, science and engineering, as well as business and enterprise including data visualisation, smart home and virtual reality environments.
Professional recognition
Our graduates qualify for membership at the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), the professional body for Australian designers.
Members have exclusive access to a range of services, products and discounts to advance their careers.
Possible careers
Interaction designer
Interface designer
Mobile app designer
Product designer
Robotics design
UX/UI designer
Usability expert
User researcher
Visualisation expert
Web designer
Details and units
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points comprising of:
Core Introductory units - 72 credit points
A Design major - 108 credit points
QUT You - 24 credit points
Complementary studies - 84 credit points, made up of:
design specialisation units - 36 credit points
a minor (uni-wide and additional minors listed below), or a combination of design specialisation units, Creative Industries WIL unit options and university-wide electives (unit options) - 48 credit points.
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points comprising of:
Core Introductory units - 72 credit points
A Design major - 108 credit points
QUT You - 24 credit points
Complementary studies - 84 credit points, made up of:
design specialisation units - 36 credit points
a minor (uni-wide and additional minors listed below), or a combination of design specialisation units, Creative Industries WIL unit options and university-wide electives (unit options) - 48 credit points.
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
Requirements
ATAR/selection rank threshold
70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
QUT College Diploma in Creative Industries
As a QUT College Diploma in Creative Industries graduate you will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Design within one week after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive up to 1.0 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
Excluding adjustments
Including adjustments
Highest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
98.80
Selection rank
99.95
Median ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
80.15
Selection rank
84.15
Lowest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
72.85
Selection rank
72.85
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
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I completed secondary school in Australia
ATAR/selection rank
70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Please select a country
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall
6.5
Listening
6
Reading
6
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall
176
Listening
169
Reading
169
Writing
169
Speaking
169
PTE Academic
Overall
58
Listening
50
Reading
50
Writing
50
Speaking
50
TOEFL iBT
Overall
79
Listening
16
Reading
16
Writing
21
Speaking
18
English Test
Overall
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
6.5
6
6
6
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
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