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Mission Statement
Our vision, ‘We champion the power of people to connect the world for good’, and our values of beginning and ending with people, being good, being creative, being bold, being well and being global are at the core of everything we do. The vision and values underpin the university and informs all the work done in our institutions.
Main Focus
Torrens University provides opportunitities for students to study at Diploma, Bachelor, Masters and Phd level in range of design and creative technology disciplines. The university has a strong reputation for industry engagement, high quality student experiences and high graduate employment.
Faculties and Departments
Torrens University – Design and Creative Technology
Billy Blue College of Design, Australia
Media Design School, New Zealand
Bachelor Level Programs
Billy Blue College of Design, Australia
- Bachelor of Communication Design
- Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial)
- Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential)
- Bachelor of Film and Video
- Bachelor of 3D Design and Animation
- Bachelor of Game Design and Development
- Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design
- Bachelor of UX and Web Design
- Bachelor of Fashion Marketing and Enterprise
Media Design School, New Zealand
- Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation and Visual Effects)
- Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Game Art)
- Bachelor of Media Design – Graphic Design
- Bachelor of Media Design – Interactive design
- Bachelor of Media Design – Motion Design
- Graduate Diploma of Creative Advertising
- Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies
Master Level Programs
Billy Blue College of Design, Australia
- Master of Design
- Graduate Certificate in UX and Web Design
Media Design School, New Zealand
- Master of Design
Research Activity and Main Areas
At Torrens University, our Research that Matters framework ensures that the improvement of society, the environment and the human condition remains central to our work.
We aim to develop distinctive research and research training with enduring global and national significance. The University offers a Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy.
The Vertical undertakes a range of traditional and non-traditional research in a range of areas that intersect with the university’s research Centres and inter-disciplinary themes. Our research broadly follows four key themes:
Creative Practice and Industry 4.0
Investigating how new technologies are impacting creative practise and the changing nature of our profession.
Creative Practice and Indigenous Culture
Investigating unique histories and perspectives of indigenous culture and how they influence design and creative practice.
Design-based Research and Technology for health and well-being
Investigating how design-based research and creative technology can directly impact health and well being through the design of physical environments, digital services and information systems, workwear, product design, service design and information communication technologies using technologies like artificial intelligence.
Design and Creative Technology for sustainability
Investigating the role of design, creative practise and technology to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Doctorate Level Programs
Phd in Design and Creative Technology
Subject Areas for Exchange Students
All disciplines as described above in the list of courses deployed are subject to institution to institution exchange agreements within Torrens University.
Application Deadlines
Three intakes per year in Australia. Applications can be made at any time for the next or subsequent Trimester.
Teaching Languages
English
Semester Dates
Trimester program in Australia (subject to slight annual variation): February – May. June – August. September – December.
Cost of Living Per Month (Studying and Living)
Living costs in Australia will vary depending on which city you are living in and your lifestyle.
