Design ATAR cutoffs in NSW
23 design courses at 7 institutions in NSW and the ACT, from 93.80 down to 60.05. Double degrees are included. Cutoffs are the lowest selection rank offered a place in UAC's December Round 2 for 2026 entry.
A selection rank includes adjustment points, so some students got in with a lower ATAR. Cutoffs move every year, so treat them as a guide and check each course's prerequisites before you put it in your preferences.
Every design course, highest first
| Course | Cutoff | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design · Griffith | 93.80 | No subject prerequisites listed. |
| Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation · UTS | 91.40 | None listed: UTS's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles · UTS | 89.00 | None listed: UTS's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation · UTS | 85.15 | None listed: UTS's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) · UNSW | 83.95 | None listed: UNSW's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Media · UNSW | 83.70 | None listed: UNSW's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design · UNSW | 83.10 | None listed: UNSW's course page lists no prerequisites, and nor does UAC's 2027 booklet. |
| Bachelor of Design in Product Design Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation · UTS | 82.90 | None listed: UTS's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture · UTS | 82.00 | None listed: UTS's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation · UTS | 81.45 | None listed: UTS's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Interaction Design) · Sydney | 81.20 | None listed: Sydney's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication · UTS | 81.15 | None listed: UTS's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) · Sydney | 80.40 | None listed: Sydney's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design in Product Design · UTS | 80.20 | None listed: UTS's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design · Griffith | 77.90 | No subject prerequisites listed. |
| Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business · Griffith | 76.40 | Check the course page |
| Bachelor of Design (Architecture) · Newcastle | 73.55 | No subject prerequisites listed. |
| Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Creative Industries · Western Sydney | 68.10 | None listed: Western Sydney's course page lists no prerequisites. |
| Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Communication and Media · Canberra | 61.60 | Check the course page |
| Bachelor of Design · Canberra | 60.60 | No subject prerequisites listed. |
| Bachelor of Design and Technology · Western Sydney | 60.15 | None listed: Western Sydney's course page lists no prerequisites, and nor does UAC's 2027 booklet. |
| Bachelor of Design (Game Development) · Canberra | 60.05 | Check the course page |
| Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) · Western Sydney | 60.05 | None listed: Western Sydney's course page lists no prerequisites. |
Prerequisites from UAC, Steps to Uni for Year 10 Students, courses for 2027, read 2 November 2026. Each course page has the full requirements and ways in if you're missing a subject.
Which of these could you get into?
Estimate your ATAR from your marks, then see which design courses are in range.
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