Bachelor of Communication and Media (Visual Communication Design)

About the course

This Bachelor of Communication and Media (Visual Communication Design) develops creative and strategic design skills for contemporary visual and digital communication. You’ll learn to create persuasive visual content across platforms and build capability in design thinking, communication, and media practice. Study on campus in Wollongong and graduate with a portfolio suited to industry expectations in a bachelor-level visual communication discipline. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across graphic and digital design, branding, interactive and motion content, and visual media production. Potential careers include graphic, UX/UI, web and multimedia designer, illustrator, motion designer, art director, brand/identity designer, and visual content editor, working in studios, agencies, media organisations, or in-house teams. Outcomes reflect bachelor-level preparation for visual communication and media work. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)