Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This course prepares you to work as a visual communication designer across traditional and new interactive media forms. Develop practical and theoretical skills in graphic design, typography, image making, information design, experience design, motion design, branding and interaction design. Build your expertise in professional studio settings with a focus on real-world design projects, a culture of designing for public exhibition and ongoing industry engagement, creative experimentation and critical thinking.

Delivery mode

Queensland University of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Assumed knowledge:

  • English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)

Year 12 early offer scheme:

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Entry requirements:

From 2024, entry to this program will no longer have an audition entry requirement. Selection will instead be based on your ATAR/Selection Rank.

While no audition is required, QUT offers a range of pathways in addition to ATAR thresholds, including previous work life experiences and performing arts qualifications.

QUT Diploma program with successful completion:

  • QUT Foundation Program with an overall grade average of at least 4.4 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
  • QUT Intensive Program with an overall grade average of at least 4.4 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

General Certificate of Education (GCE) Senior Secondary:

  • A Level: English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature with a minimum grade of C. GCE A level in a humanities subject with a minimum grade of C.
  • AS Level: English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature or General Paper/General Studies with a minimum grade of C.
  • Qualifications issued by: Pearson/Edexcel; Cambridge/CIE; AQA; OxfordAQA; CEA; OCR; WJEC.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) Senior Secondary:

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) completed 2 year program with achievement in one of the following subjects with grade of 3 (higher level) or 4 (standard level):
    • English A: Language and Literature
    • English A: Literature
    • English B
  • Completed within five years of starting at QUT.

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) O level / International GCSE (IGCSE) Senior Secondary:

  • O Level: Minimum grade C or 5 in English, English Language, English (First Language), English as a Second Language or English Literature.
  • Qualifications issued by: Pearson/Edexcel; Cambridge/CIE; AQA; OxfordAQA; CEA; OCR; WJEC.

English Test Overall:

  • PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online: 58
  • Cambridge English Score: 176
  • IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper: 79
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $28,200 - $105,600 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$28,200
Full Fee Tuition:
$105,600
Enquire with Queensland University of Technology to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $28,200 - $105,600 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) will prepare you for the following roles.

Graphic Designer

A Graphic Designer creates visual material for use by their organisation or for outside clients. You’ll use a range of design software to prepare w...

Avg yearly income $74,880
Entry barriers Low

Illustrator

An Illustrator produces creative images used for a range of purposes. You might prepare illustrations used in story books or prepare images used in...

Avg yearly income $75,400
Entry barriers Low

Information Designer

An Information Designer creates clear and effective visual representations of data and complex information. You might work in design agencies, corp...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Motion Graphics Designer

A Motion Graphics Designer creates visually engaging animations and graphics that enhance storytelling across various media platforms. Their respon...

Avg yearly income $85,800
Entry barriers Low

About Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is an ambitious institution, with a growing research output focused on technology and innovation. QUT ranks in the world’s top 200 universities.

Our strategic plan establishes QUT as 'the university for the real world' and charts our provision of transformative education and research that is relevant to our communities.

With more than 50,000 students across two inner-city campuses in Brisbane, QUT offers academic programs in fields spanning business, creative industries, education, engineering, health, law, science, and social justice across five faculties.