About Whitehouse Institute of Design
Address and contact details
Campus location
Course information
Academic structure
Information for enrolling students
Fees schedule
Minimum requirements
Scholarship information
Quality information
About Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia
Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia
The Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia was established in 1988 and has campuses centrally located in both Sydney and Melbourne CBD’s. In 2010 the Whitehouse Institute celebrates 22 years of Design Education and is a leading Australian privately owned design institution.
Offering a unique learning environment that develops design, technical and visual communication skills across all mediums. Establishing sound management skills dealing in commercial realism, with an on emphasis the importance of teacher/student consultation.
The Bachelor of Design program offers core design subjects and specialisations in Fashion Design, Interior Design or Styling and Creative Direction. These disciplines are taught through integrated and specialist strands of study; Design Context, Design Communications, Design Methods and Design Synthesis.
This three year degree course is underpinned by a learning culture supporting innovation and creativity built on academic discipline; providing a sound design education that fosters personal growth and the establishment of an individual design identity.
Number of Available Higher Education Places:
800
National Priority Places:
Not applicable
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Address and Contact details
Sydney Campus & Head Office
Level 3 55 Liverpool Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: +61 02 92678799
Fax: +61 02 92676947
Melbourne Campus
Level 4 672 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9600 3625
Fax: +61 3 9642 2354
Campus locations
Sydney Campus: 55 Liverpool Street, Sydney
Melbourne Campus: 672 Bourke Street, Melbourne
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Course Information
Course Finder
Online Handbook
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Academic Structure
Bachelor of Design with specialisations in Fashion Design, Interior Design or Styling & Creative Direction supported by Academic Board, Teaching and Learning Committee, Academic Coordinator, Program Coordinators, Lecturers and Tutors.
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Information for enrolling students
Sydney Campus:
Graduate Exhibition & Parade
16 & 17 November 2009 – Bryon Kennedy Hall, Moore Park
Open Days
25 & 25 June 2010
Melbourne Campus:
Exhibition & Parade
20 November 2009 – Auditorium, Melbourne Campus
Open Day
8 Aug 2010
Application Process
Direct Application only
Applications may be submitted online via our website or sent to the Office of Admissions at the prospective campus. Applicants should ensure that all relevant supporting documentation relating to the entry requirements of their course are enclosed prior to submission
Course information
Applicant information as well as application forms here or from each campus.
Important Application Dates
Applications open on Tuesday 1 September 2009
Interviews will be conducted from October 2009 to February 2010
First round applications close on Friday 18 December 2009
Second/Final round applications close Friday 26 February 2010
Important Enrolment Dates
Semester 1 2010 commences 2 March for both campuses
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Fees Schedule
Domestic Students $18,900 p.a.
Domestic Student Fee Schedule and Units of Study
Overseas Students $ 21,460 p.a.
Overseas Student Fee Schedule and Units of Study
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Minimum Entrance Requirements
Entry into the Bachelor of Design is based on academic performance and creative potential. Academic requirements are to be submitted with the application and differ depending on the category of applicant. All applicants residing in Australia are required to present a creative portfolio in an interview (remote students may submit their creative portfolio digitally and participate in a phone interview).
- Year 12 level of education or equivalent
- ATAR or ENTER score of 65 or above, OP score of 16 or better, or equivalent – this is recommended but not essential*
- Creative portfolio of 6 – 8 recent pieces of own design work and completed assessment task – no larger than A3
- Personal statement/resume with work history or other supporting documentation to assist with assessment of application
*Applicants who do not achieve academic minimum may be required to complete literacy assessment or literacy workshop. Participation does not guarantee admission to the degree program, but can be used as evidence of recent study in combination with the portfolio/personal statement.
Overseas students are subject to the same entry requirements as domestic students, however must also provide evidence of having achieved an English standard of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 227 and be aged 18 or above at the time of application.
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Scholarship Information
Scholarships not available
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Quality Information
Annual Reports N.A. as Whitehouse Institute has been recently approved as a higher eduction provider under HESA, audit arrangements are to be advised.
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