Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Design (Degree with Honours)

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must:

• Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70%, or equivalent, within the last 5 years.
  
  Cognate disciplines include: majors in architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, construction, game design, graphic design, interior design, performance design, property and user experience.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

Where admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

About selection

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance
• Relevance of previous study
• Availability of appropriate supervision, subject to academic staff capacity.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English Language Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the University's English language requirements. Level 1 English scores are required for this course.