Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

The Bachelor of Design Innovation in Communication is a three-year undergraduate degree designed to prepare you for a career in one of the many expanding design-related industries.

At Victoria University of Wellington , Design is about innovation. While developing the skills and knowledge that industry currently demands, you'll also be pushing the limits and forging the future of design practice. During studio classes and seminars, your teachers will show you how to take an experimental approach to design that encourages creative and thoughtful design solutions.

You'll major in one of eight areas—Animation and Visual Effects, Communication Design, Design for Social Innovation, Fashion Design Technology, Game Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, or Media Design. A feature of this degree is that it's cross-disciplinary, meaning you'll be encouraged to study and work in subject areas outside Design. This will make sure you gain a thorough grounding in design and its connections with the real world.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design in a Global Context

Data Driven Design

Photographics

Communication Design Capstone: Plan, Produce, Publish

Typography

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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110

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80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Communication Studies Commerce View 28 other Bachelors in Commerce in New Zealand

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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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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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50

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Successful completion of your general secondary education and successful completion of one year of undergraduate degree study at a recognised tertiary institution (min. GPA may be required)

Successful completion of the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme OR other recognised foundation programme
Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (min. 24 points) OR equivalent internationally recognised high school qualification

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Tuition Fees

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35400 NZD / year

≈ 35400 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

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1000 - 2300 NZD / month

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