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Associate Degree in Graphic Design

Associate Degree.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This associate degree builds core graphic design skills through practical studio-based learning. You’ll develop creative and technical capabilities across communication design, including concept development, typography and visual layout, and learn to respond to real-world design briefs. The course provides a pathway into further study or employment and is delivered on campus at RMIT. This is an Associate Degree in design and visual art. The programme trains digital design tools, visual production, and portfolio development for creative workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles across print and digital design, supporting creative teams in studios, agencies and in-house marketing departments. You may work on branding, publications, promotional materials and basic digital content, or freelance and build a small practice. Typical roles include graphic designer, illustrator and web designer, with scope to progress through experience or further study. This is an Associate Degree in design and visual art. Preparing graduates for junior designer, production assistant, and multimedia support roles, or degree articulation.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$36,480 per year

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Information

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Full-time 2 years years

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February, July

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Brunswick

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AD022

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconRMIT READY BURSARY

20% of tuition fees

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