Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Media and Communication

About the course

This double degree combines design practice with media and communication studies to build creative, strategic and industry-relevant capabilities. You’ll develop skills across visual and digital design alongside communication planning, content and audience-focused storytelling. The course is structured to broaden your options across creative industries and professional communication contexts, culminating in a Bachelor-level qualification in both media/communication and design.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that bridge creative production and communication strategy across agencies, studios and in-house teams. Career directions may include communication and content roles, digital media and social platforms, branding and creative services, design for campaigns, and audience engagement. This double Bachelor qualification supports entry into design and media/communication pathways across a range of creative industries. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)