Bachelor of Communication Design
Arts and humanities
A Bachelor of Communication Design degree teaches you to share information visually using cutting-edge techniques, tools and tech from across disciplines. You’ll be guided by industry experts (think: brand consultants, graphic designers and creative directors) and will graduate ready to make your mark on the creative industry. This course gets right into the theory and practice of information design, from initial concepts through to boundary-pushing visuals. Learn about print or digital design,
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Surry Hills
- NSW · +7 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 090295A
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Course overview
A Bachelor of Communication Design degree teaches you to share information visually using cutting-edge techniques, tools and tech from across disciplines. You’ll be guided by industry experts (think: brand consultants, graphic designers and creative directors) and will graduate ready to make your mark on the creative industry. This course gets right into the theory and practice of information design, from initial concepts through to boundary-pushing visuals. Learn about print or digital design, and cover strategic thinking, brand strategy, packaging design, storytelling, customer experience design and service design. You’ll explore sustainability in design, tackle UI and UX design, and apply design thinking methodologies that challenge the norm. Develop a cross-disciplinary design skillset, choosing electives that let you follow your passions and leave with the skills to carve out your own path in the industry.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent OR Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above OR Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent OR Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level which may include approval of prior study or successful completion of a readiness assessment. 2. Domestic Students: Year 12 certificate (or equivalent) CREATIVE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA Demonstrated ability to undertake study at the required level Broadly relevant work experience (documented e.g. CV), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR Formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR Written submission to demonstrate reasonable prospect of success; OR Discipline specific portfolio (art and/or design)
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | 1-37 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | 1-37 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | 1-37 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Sydney - Surry Hills Campus | 15 February 2027 | — | $37,500per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Melbourne Campus | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Brisbane - Bowen Terrace Campus | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Brisbane - Bowen Terrace Campus
90 Bowen Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD, 4006, Brisbane, QLD
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Sydney - Surry Hills Campus
17-51 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Surry Hills, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Communication Designtorrens.edu.au
- Torrens University Australiatorrens.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Torrens University Diploma of BusinessOfficial source
- Torrens University Doctor of PhilosophyOfficial source
- Torrens University Diploma of Information TechnologyOfficial source
- Torrens University International Application RequirementsOfficial source