What is a Bachelor of Business & Design?
This Business and Design double degree gives you a flexible range of skills to explore different career options. You can choose to pair your Bachelor of Business qualification with the Bachelor of Communication Design, Branded Fashion, Interior Design (Commercial or Residential), Digital Media (Interaction), Digital Media (3D Design & Animation), or Digital Media (Film and Video). This combination of a “safe”, traditional business degree and a degree in design with your preferred specialisation, offers you the flexibility to pursue multiple career paths upon graduation.
Billy Blue College of Design courses are delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99 154 937 005, RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E.
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Key Information
Where can I study
Where can I studySydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
Online. International students must not enrol into any more than a third or 33% of online subjects over their course and must study at least one subject that is face to face in each trimester.
Workload
Workload10 hours per subject, per week. International students on a student visa are required to study full time, i.e. the student must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year.
Why Study At Torrens
It’s study that suits you, with flexible online delivery taught by leading industry experienced lecturers, to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your career goals.
FLEXIBILITY TO SUIT YOUR SCHEDULE
Small class sizes designed for collaboration to fast-track your development in a supportive environment where you will know your peers and lecturers personally. Your success coach will focus on improving your employability, and their inside information will give you the edge you need to get ahead of the competition.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN YOU GRADUATE?
As a graduate you’ll have a wealth of career opportunities available to you:
- Graphic designer
- 2D / 3D Animator
- Brand specialist
- Business Owner / Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Interactive designer
SET FOR SUCCESS
We focus on giving you the skills and the knowledge to ensure your long-term success in your career or entrepreneurial venture. Our academics are highly qualified and include practising industry leaders, while our Success Coaches are available for industry coaching and strength capability. We will support you in every step of your study with us.
"The lecturers offer a huge benefit to their students. "
- Angus Capel, Graduate of Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Design
"Their real world knowledge they possess and the time they are willing to offer to students is worth its weight in gold."
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Course Overview
The world of design is ever expanding and is the area to get into if you’d like to future proof your career - especially when you pair it up with a business qualification. Depending on your specialisation, you will learn the design fundamentals and develop strong business acumen which will help you to lead people, teams and businesses while enhancing your career prospects.
Learning Outcomes:
- Undertake real-life industry experience
- Identify strategic business opportunities
- Graduate with a shining portfolio
How you'll study
No matter where you study, you are welcome to access state-of-the-art campuses in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. We have designed our learning spaces to promote collaboration and engagement. All of our campuses are located in convenient and vibrant inner city neighbourhoods.
DISCOVER YOUR CAMPUS
Success coaches are industry and education experts who want you to get the best leverage out of your natural talents.
BE EMPOWERED
How much
Find out more about course fees and financial support – and for personalised advice, just ask.
Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
FEE HELP
If you are an eligible student you may choose to defer some, or all, of your tuition fees through FEE-HELP. And as we are a university you can also take advantage of no loan fees on FEE-HELP when you study a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) with us.SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended option however the fully online option is available for offshore international students.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
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Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
FEE HELP
If you are an eligible student you may choose to defer some, or all, of your tuition fees through FEE-HELP. And as we are a university you can also take advantage of no loan fees on FEE-HELP when you study a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) with us.SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended option however the fully online option is available for offshore international students.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.Can I Apply
Before you get started with your course application, check you meet all the requirements listed below.
- Australian Year 12 or equivalent or higher qualification
- Work experience, and/or other formal, informal or non¬formal study attempted and/or completed, OR
- Design portfolio (6¬10 pieces of original creative work)
Please note the Cricos code related to your dual degree:
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial) CRICOS Code: 090260A
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential) CRICOS Code 090262K
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (3D Design and Animation) CRICOS Code: 090256G
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (Interaction Design) CRICOS Code: 090258F
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (Film and Video Design) CRICOS Code: 090259E
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Communication Design CRICOS Code: 090257G
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design CRICOS Code: 090255J
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial) CRICOS Code: 090260A
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential) CRICOS Code 090262K
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (3D Design and Animation) CRICOS Code: 090256G
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (Interaction Design) CRICOS Code: 090258F
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (Film and Video Design) CRICOS Code: 090259E
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Communication Design CRICOS Code: 090257G
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design CRICOS Code: 090255J
Approved English tests include:
- IELTS 6.0, with no sub score less than 5.5
DOMESTIC ADMISSION CRITERIA
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION CRITERIA
- Australian Year 12 or equivalent or higher qualification
- Work experience, and/or other formal, informal or non¬formal study attempted and/or completed, OR
- Design portfolio (6¬10 pieces of original creative work)
Please note the Cricos code related to your dual degree:
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial) CRICOS Code: 090260A
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential) CRICOS Code 090262K
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (3D Design and Animation) CRICOS Code: 090256G
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (Interaction Design) CRICOS Code: 090258F
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (Film and Video Design) CRICOS Code: 090259E
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Communication Design CRICOS Code: 090257G
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design CRICOS Code: 090255J
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial) CRICOS Code: 090260A
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential) CRICOS Code 090262K
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (3D Design and Animation) CRICOS Code: 090256G
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (Interaction Design) CRICOS Code: 090258F
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Digital Media (Film and Video Design) CRICOS Code: 090259E
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Communication Design CRICOS Code: 090257G
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design CRICOS Code: 090255J
Approved English tests include:
- IELTS 6.0, with no sub score less than 5.5
Ready To Apply
Applying to Torrens is easy. Pick your start date, decide how you’d like to study, then apply online or give us a call and we’ll do it for you.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSWe prepare international students with the skills and knowledge to be employment-ready, communicate and collaborate with diverse cultures and graduate with a perspective to gain global learning experiences.
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