Bachelor of Design

A three-year Edith Cowan University design degree in Colombo spanning graphic, digital, service and experience design, built around studio projects and a portfolio.

Awarded by

Edith Cowan University

Next intake: November 2026
LevelBachelors
Duration3 Years
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Bachelor of Design combines traditional design skills with newer fields such as service design, human-centred design and experience design. It is an Edith Cowan University degree taught at the Rajagiriya campus. Learning is project based: hands-on work, collaborative exercises and simulations around social, cultural, technological and environmental challenges. The first year covers design foundations, digital design, prototyping, design knowledge and design thinking. Second year adds design studies, an experience design studio, strategic visual communication and a service and system design studio. Third year is built on Design Studio 1 and 2 and Design Futures. Each year includes elective units chosen from those available at the campus. Staff mentor students in building a portfolio. ECU lists possible roles including graphic designer, UX designer, UI designer, service designer, web designer, game designer, interior designer and illustrator. Note that the ECU Sri Lanka fee table names the course "Bachelor of Design (Games and Interactive Design)" while the course page uses "Bachelor of Design".

Modules

20 modules
DES1600Design Foundations
DES1610Digital Design
DES1605Design Prototyping
DES1615Design Knowledge
DES1620Design Thinking
Elective unit (selected from units available at ECU Sri Lanka)
Elective unit (selected from units available at ECU Sri Lanka)
Elective unit (selected from units available at ECU Sri Lanka)

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Direct entry (any one of)
  • GCE A/L (Sri Lankan, UK or equivalent): a score of 5 from a minimum of two and a maximum of three A Level subjects. Local A/L points: A=5, B=4, C=3, S=1. UK A Level points: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1.
  • AQF Level 5: a completed Diploma or Advanced Diploma from a recognised institution, including the Edith Cowan College diploma, or an equivalent qualification.
  • AQF Level 4 (Certificate IV or equivalent): successful completion of the ECC Foundation Program, ECC Diploma Year 1 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirement (any one of)
  • IELTS Academic: overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0 (results valid for about 2 years).
  • TOEFL iBT (or Home Edition) or paper-based: 70, with no individual score below 17.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 52, with no score below 50.
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced: overall 169, with no band below 169.
  • Completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a 50% plus pass in ELACS.
  • Grade C (credit pass) in English at Sri Lankan GCE O/L or A/L, completed within 5 years of the course start. Other evidence of English proficiency may be accepted by the admissions team.
International applicants

International students check the ECU secondary school results page for the equivalent of their qualification, as referred to on the ECU Sri Lanka website.

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 160,000per year
Application feeLKR 10,000

International students

USD 1,050per year
Application feeUSD 50
2026 international unit price, per unit; tuition is paid in advance of each trimester.

Payment options

Online payment through the student payment pages.
Telegraphic transfer, the preferred method for international students (USD).
Bank cheque or draft, paid at a Sampath Bank branch using the campus deposit slip.
Credit card in person or online, with a 3% administration fee.
Direct deposit or online transfer to the campus bank account.
Cash at the campus, with the receipt kept for reference.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

bachelors

Duration

3 Years

Location

Colombo

Fees

LKR 160,000 ยท Local

USD 1,050 ยท International

See fees & scholarships

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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