Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)
Arts and humanities
The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design) encourages students to explore how, as humans, we communicate and organise information in visually accessible ways and develop a well-rounded understanding of the theory and practice of communication design. This degree has a strong focus on visual communication in the global marketplace and how to design for both business and consumer audiences across different cultural contexts. You’ll graduate with a thorough knowledge of typography, logoty
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Bruce
- ACT
- Course code
- CRICOS 095570B
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Course overview
The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design) encourages students to explore how, as humans, we communicate and organise information in visually accessible ways and develop a well-rounded understanding of the theory and practice of communication design. This degree has a strong focus on visual communication in the global marketplace and how to design for both business and consumer audiences across different cultural contexts. You’ll graduate with a thorough knowledge of typography, logotype design, layout, publication design, environmental graphics, packaging and digital design. This course also investigates both a traditional print-based design perspective and one which covers web-based applications and new technologies, setting students on the path to a successful design career. Our courses at the Faculty of Arts and Design produce graduates that are equipped with professional knowledge and skills, critical and creative thinking, excellent communication skills, ethical practice, and collegiality to ensure they are employment ready and able to reach the full potential of their career.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. International undergraduate applicants normally require an educational qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate, with the course's required rank and any additional criteria. 2. Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific rank and selection criteria; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
International undergraduate applicants normally require an educational qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate, with the course's required rank and any additional criteria.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific rank and selection criteria; English proficiency.
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 · Semester 1 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | — | — | $38,000per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)cricos.education.gov.au
- University of Canberracanberra.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- UC College International Entry Requirements 2026Official source
- ELICOS course 2027Official source
- Standard academic entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source