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Bachelor of Design and Interactive Technologies (Apps and Interactive Systems Development)
UndergraduateUSQ-DAI-DEG2025
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 24
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Design and Interactive Technologies (Apps and Interactive Systems Development)
About this degree
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Design and Interactive Technologies program, students should be able to:
- use advanced studio-based knowledge, technical proficiency, and develop an individual work ethic necessary for practice as a skilled, professional digital media specialist;
- examine the historical, ideological, critical, cultural and ethical perspectives in the fields of digital media and interactive technologies, both historically and in contemporary cultural, social contexts and industry;
- apply a high level of critical and reflexivity and reflectivity in the design, implementation and evaluation of individual and group digital media projects with an ability to adapt knowledge and skills in problem solving;
- flexibly and innovatively integrate digital media concepts and practice in their work with the wider community, and in a range of professional industries;
- use a range of verbal, written and visual communicative forms that will enable effective and articulate engagement with relevant organisations, industry bodies and professional networks;
- actively engage in the pursuit of ongoing research in the interactive media and design and their role in cultural growth.
- Looking to be a part of an exciting career that could take you anywhere in the world? Through apps development, game environment production, and exploring augmented systems, you will develop the cutting-edge skills required for entry and success in these emerging and exciting fields. Learn how to integrate interactive systems in a range of disciplinary areas and specialise in creating content for screen and immersive virtual environments. The Apps and Interactive Systems Development major offers possibilities for collaborative community‐based research projects, all of which will provide industry experiences and practice-based outcomes.
Recommended study pattern
SCA1001 Persuasive Communication: Presenting Yourself and Your Ideas
SCA1002 Introduction to Creative and Critical Thinking
SCA2001 Cultural Responsibilities and Creative Communities
SCA2002 Arts Business: Making and Managing Your Arts Career
DIT1001 Aesthetics for Interactive Systems
DIT1004 3D Modelling Studio
DIT1005 Motion Design
DIT2003 Digital Sculpting and 3D Workflows
DIT2004 Virtual and Augmented Worlds
DIT3000 Design Science and Information Systems
DIT3001 Design Project
FSP1004 Graphic Design and Digital Art Practice
CSC1401 Foundation Programming
CSC1410 Software Engineering Foundations
CSC2402 Programming 3: Object Oriented
CSC2408 Software Development Tools
8 x ElectivesAward requirements
Completion of 24 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Exit points
Diploma of Creative Arts (after successful completion of 8 approved courses). Associate Degree of Creative Arts (after successful completion of 16 approved courses)Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative first year fee
$8,948
Indicative total fee $26,844
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
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Entry requirements
- ATAR - 60.00 or equivalent If you don't have an ATAR, you can attend an interview and supply a portfolio and written statement. Proof of meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements is also required.
- Completed VET qualifications can be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program. We encourage you to reach out to the UniSQ team to discuss your options further.
- Work and Life experience may be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program. We encourage you to reach out to the UniSQ team to discuss your options further.
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Study method requirements
Residential School/s
- Residential School requirements to complete practical components of some courses
Career opportunities
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
| Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators | $75K to $93K | Down 9% |
| Multimedia Designers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
| Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers | $93K to $120K | Up 22.5% |
| Web Designers | N/A^ | N/A^ |