Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Communication and Media

University of Canberra

Australia, Canberra

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University of Canberra

Australia , Canberra

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

099022J

Campuses

Bruce

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines16-Feb-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 36,400 / year(s)

Next Intake 16-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Communication and Media

About

Ignite your creativity and show the world what you can do

Explore the intricacies of design and discover how creativity, form and function can inspire and influence. Then combine this with the hands-on knowledge and experience required of journalists, marketing managers and other media and communications professionals around the world to forge an exciting creative career with tangible results with UC’s Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Communications and Media double degree.

As a student of design, your job is to create an experience that is functional, beautiful, intuitive and accessible. As a communications and media student your challenge is to examine creative ideologies, a range of platforms and target audiences and develop solutions to influence change. Together these two disciplines will give you the knowledge and skills to forge a creative career full of inspiration, problem-solving and great stories.

Taught in small, more personalised classes, the course offers an individually tailored learning environment that ensures each student receives the highest level of support and encouragement throughout their UC journey.

Combine a Bachelor of Design and a Bachelor of Communications and Media at UC and you will:

identify the different stages of the ‘design for manufacture’ process

gain the knowledge and skills necessary to launch your own interaction design business or seek employment within global markets across all industries.

select appropriate methods, materials and processes for designing and prototyping products

employ innovative use of different visual and emerging media types across print, screen and packaging

develop effective design solutions for specific audiences and learn to apply advanced 2D and 3D digital design technologies

specialise in one of four professional communications areas: journalism, marketing communication, corporate and public communication and sports media

apply professional judgement and knowledge in adapting marketing communication theories, principles and methodologies across diverse social, cultural and organisational contexts

explore narratives that inform, persuade and generate change.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

English Program Requirements

An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Career

Career opportunities

The career choices are virtually endless with UC’s Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Communications and Media. Graduates will be able to explore working in a wide range of creative and/or communications roles, such as:

industrial designer

urban planner

set designer

graphic designer

design consultant

digital manufacturing designer

creative copywriter

editor

advertising account manager

content developer

digital media specialist

social media manager

journalist

campaign manager

media or marketing analyst

producer

publisher.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 36,400

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

If you’re an international student applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, you can apply directly to UC using our online application portal or through an agent from our international agent network.

Choosing UC for a student exchange or study abroad program

If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an overseas university and you’d like to study at UC on a student exchange or study abroad program, you also need to apply through UC’s online application portal.

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia

You should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're an international student in your final year of secondary school and studying any of the following programs in Australia: