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Master of Communication Design

Masters.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Master of Communication Design builds advanced visual communication and design practice skills with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and strategic design thinking. You’ll develop concept-to-delivery capabilities across contemporary communication design contexts, supported by industry-informed projects and studio learning. The program is designed for practitioners seeking to deepen creative and strategic impact in design at a masters coursework level. The programme advances creative direction, digital production, and design thinking for professional media and innovation-led studios.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across branding, digital and interaction design, and creative leadership in studios, agencies, startups, or in-house teams. Career paths can include communication designer, graphic designer, interaction or UX designer, creative director, and account-facing roles supporting design strategy and client delivery. Outcomes align with advanced practice in design and visual communication at masters coursework level. Preparing graduates for creative direction, digital media production, and advanced design leadership roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

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$43,200 per year

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A$34,560 per year

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Information

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Full-time 2 years, Part-time 4 years, Reduced duration available years

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February, July

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Melbourne City

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MC250

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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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