The Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is a four-year double degree that transforms creative thinking into the confidence to guide future generations. You’ll develop professional design skills and be prepared to teach visual arts to high school students. 

Discover the different ways students learn and the best ways to teach according to current research. Use your education knowledge to strengthen your own creative design discipline in graphics and either objects, experiences, interaction, or 3D visualisation.   

Inspire students to never stop learning, with practical tools and interpersonal experience developed during 80 days of teaching work experience. You'll build extensive creative skills and knowledge, learning from experts in practical and theoretical classes. And with solid opportunities for industry connections, you'll develop your future career throughout the entire degree. 

Key features

Work experience  
Practise teaching for up to 80 days under expert supervision in at least two different high schools. The design component of this degree offers industry experiences such as internships, work placements, studio projects and networking opportunities. 

Professional standards  
Learn to teach to professional standards in a program accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Graduate ready to teach visual arts to high school students – with the added option of a second specialisation in teaching graphics and multimedia technology.  

Integrated design skills 
Integrated design combines two specialisations to build a creative skillset unique to your passions. Pursue your interest in graphic design paired with your choice of object design, 3D visualisation, experience design, or interaction design.