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Bachelor of Communication Design

Bachelor · 3 years

The Bachelor of Communication Design is a three-year undergraduate degree focused on visual communication across digital, editorial, and brand contexts. It overlaps significantly with a Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design) — the differences come down to programme philosophy and which institute you study at.

What’s covered

  • Typography, layout, and visual systems
  • Digital and motion design
  • Branding and identity
  • UX and interaction design
  • Editorial and print
  • Studio practice with industry briefs

Visa pathway

A completed CRICOS-registered Bachelor of Communication Design typically qualifies graduates for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa providing 2–3 years of post-study work rights.

Entry requirements

  • Year 12 or international equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0+ (institute-specific)
  • Portfolio submission for some institutes

Where you can study this — by city

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane