Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)

About the course

This degree prepares you to work as a visual communication designer across traditional and interactive media. You’ll develop skills in branding and visual identity, graphic and motion design, and user and experience design, supported by professional studio learning. You’ll build a strong creative and practical foundation to communicate ideas through visual narratives in diverse contexts as a Bachelor degree in design. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles creating visual identities and communication across print, digital and interactive channels. Career paths may include graphic designer, brand/visual identity designer, motion designer, UX/UI designer, and content or communication designer, working in agencies, studios, in-house design teams, or freelance practice. Outcomes align with creative industries careers for a Bachelor degree in visual communication design. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 70.00.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)