Overview

As a student of design, your job is to create an experience that is functional, beautiful, intuitive and accessible. As a communications and media student your challenge is to examine creative ideologies, a range of platforms and target audiences and develop solutions to influence change.

Together these two disciplines will give you the knowledge and skills to forge a creative career full of inspiration, problem-solving and great stories.

Taught in small, more personalised classes, the course offers an individually tailored learning environment that ensures each student receives the highest level of support and encouragement throughout their UC journey.

Career opportunities

The career choices are virtually endless with Design - Communication and Media from University of Canberra. Graduates will be able to explore working in a wide range of creative and/or communications roles, such as:

industrial designer

urban planner

set designer

graphic designer

design consultant

digital manufacturing designer

creative copywriter

editor

advertising account manager

content developer

digital media specialist

social media manager

journalist

campaign manager

media or marketing analyst

producer

publisher.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Orientation (Communication and Media)
The Art and Power of Communication
Digital Media
Producing Credible Communication
Engaging Audiences
Evidence (Communication and Media)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 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

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Design Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 149 other Bachelors in Communication Studies 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: 099022J

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33200 AUD / year

≈ 33200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16323 AUD / year

≈ 16323 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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