Overview

The course investigates both a traditional print-based design perspective and one which covers web-based applications and new technologies.

The 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.

Study Design (Visual Communication Design) from University of Canberra and you will:

employ innovative use of different visual and emerging media types across print, screen and packaging

develop effective design solutions for specific audiences

gain fluency in the visual vocabulary and technical skills relevant to visual communication design

acquire image-making expertise and the ability to develop visual design artefacts using a range of analogue and digital media.

Career opportunities

Graphic designer

Multimedia designer

Art director

Creative director

Digital designer

Illustrator

Package designer

Design strategist

Interactive designer

Design researcher

Visual designer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Visual Communication Theory and Principles
Typography and Layout
Design for Digital Contexts
Visual Branding and Identity Systems
Experiential Graphic Design
Packaging Design and Communication
Cross-Cultural Design Strategy
Information Visualisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Communication Studies View 128 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

Year 12 ATAR

other Australian Qualification

work experience

overseas qualification

CRICOS Code: 095570B

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

33200 AUD / year

≈ 33200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8948 AUD / year

≈ 8948 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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