Overview

Throughout the Design (Visual Communication) program from Deakin University you will be mentored by established designers and industry leaders, learning the fundamental building blocks of design to translate ideas into smart design solutions addressing pressing global issues. Using the latest technologies, you will work across industry sectors including digital and publishing, social media, mobile apps, the web, and immersive, and interactive experiences.

With Deakin University’s Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication Design major, you will look at the world differently by developing critical skills appropriate for tomorrow’s world of complex systems involving people, machines, and services. Through individual design projects, and peer and industry collaboration you will develop insight into design research and history and learn to select and apply design strategy and design thinking methods make positive contributions to the creative fields.

You’ll be supported to work on real-world projects with real-world briefs developing a strong portfolio of work throughout your studies. This practical experience prepares you for the challenges of your future role, and ensures you graduate with the critical skills and knowledge ready to make a real impact in the rapidly changing field of design and creative production.

Career opportunities:

Graduates are open to many career opportunities, including in the areas of advertising, graphic design studios, print houses, publishers, corporate companies, government and private practices. Potential careers include:

communications designer
art director/creative director
animation and motion designer
web designer
graphic designer
interactive designer
illustrator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Integrity

Design Thinking

Design Skills and Technologies

Drawing and Illustration

Typography and Publication Design

Collaborative Design Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia
Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 109270F Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

Entry for applicants with recent secondary education (previous three years) will be based on their performance in a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, with pre-requisite units 3 and 4; a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or 20 in English other than EAL.

Applicants will be selected in accordance with the published Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for that year.

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Tuition Fees

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34600 AUD / year

≈ 34600 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

14794 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National - Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

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