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Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Swinburne University of Technology

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This honours degree develops advanced communication design skills through industry-focused projects and critical design thinking. You’ll refine your practice across visual communication, concept development and professional workflows while building a portfolio that demonstrates strategic and creative capability. The course supports progression into specialised roles and further study, combining practical studio work with higher-level research and evaluation in design. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional communication design roles across agencies, studios and in-house creative teams. Typical pathways include graphic and visual communication design, branding and identity, art direction support, digital and interactive design, and design strategy for organisations. The honours qualification can also support entry to advanced study and roles requiring stronger conceptual, analytical and portfolio depth in communication design. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.


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$42,890 per year

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4 years

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February

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Hawthorn

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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