Course Overview

About This Course

Formerly the Bachelor of Design (Communication Design), this degree focuses on the shaping of visual communication, offering majors in Illustration, Typography, Experience Design and Branding. At RMIT, you will study contemporary, cultural and environmental aspects of design and technology, and graduate as a highly trained designer and visual problem solver. Students of our design courses learn in hands-on studios where they invent, visualise and prototype design solutions. You'll learn from local and international practising designers, lecturers and academics who are connected with industry and the design community. They will guide you to become a business owner or developer who can turn an idea into a commercially viable venture.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates are recognised as driving industry, pushing creative boundaries and setting design standards. The degree prepares students to become a business owner or developer who can turn an idea into a commercially viable venture, and to work as a highly trained designer and visual problem solver.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) now called?

The Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) has been renamed to the Bachelor of Graphic Design. It focuses on the shaping of visual communication, offering majors in Illustration, Typography, Experience Design and Branding.

What majors are available in this degree?

The Bachelor of Graphic Design (formerly Bachelor of Design Communication Design) offers majors in Illustration, Typography, Experience Design and Branding.

Why should I study design at RMIT?

RMIT is ranked #1 in Australia and #19 in the world for studies in Art and Design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026). Students work on client projects and pursue internships with organisations such as ANZ, Mecca Cosmetica, and Australian Red Cross, and can discover exchange partnerships with prestigious universities including the Parsons School of Design in New York.

What kind of learning environment can I expect in this course?

Students learn in hands-on studios where they invent, visualise and prototype design solutions. You'll learn from local and international practising designers, lecturers and academics who are connected with industry and the design community.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing this degree?

Graduates are recognised as highly trained designers and visual problem solvers who drive industry, push creative boundaries and set design standards. The degree prepares you to become a business owner or developer who can turn an idea into a commercially viable venture.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $50,000 to $65,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $85,000 to $105,000 per year

Career Paths

Graphic DesignerVisual DesignerDigital DesignerCommunication DesignerBrand Designer

Key Skills

Visual communication and design thinkingTypography selection, pairing, and layoutColour theory and brand colour system developmentAdobe Creative Suite proficiency (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Branding and brand identity design

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