- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an eye for colour, shape and layout
- an interest in how people read images
- patience for refining ideas through feedback
- basic drawing or design skills
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Creative Director
Creative directors lead the visual and conceptual direction of a brand, campaign or production, deciding how it looks, sounds and tells its story to an audience.
Median pay$113,300
Art Director
Art directors set the visual direction for a campaign, publication or production, then guide the designers, photographers and stylists who build it.
Median pay$102,700
Graphic Designer
Graphic designers turn a brief into visual work such as logos, layouts, packaging or social media graphics that a business uses to speak to its audience.
Median pay$96,200
Web Designer
Web designers decide how a website looks and works, shaping the layout, colours and navigation so visitors can find what they need.
Median pay$96,200
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waterfront, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for JMC Academy (opens in a new tab)
JMC Academy
Melbourne, VIC
3.9from 206 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication).
- Graphic design
- Typography and layout
- Interactive and digital media
- Design concepts and strategy
- Design tools and software
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?