Communication Design Major - Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa

Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand, Auckland

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Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

AK3619

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 42,692 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Communication Design Major - Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa

About

Study communication design and apply graphic design and digital skills to create typographic and visual meaning in graphic and interaction design, branding, illustration, photography, advertising, motion graphics and art direction.

Communication design focuses on generating content and visually communicating ideas, messages and meaning to respond to societal, environmental and commercially relevant themes and issues. Because it's such a diverse subject, it can lead to a wide range of design careers.

You’ll work in AUT's open studios and computer labs with industry standard software, and have access to excellent facilities, including a printmaking lab, risograph, photographic studio and book bindery.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Standard

Tertiary requirements

One year of successful study at bachelor level at a recognised institute, or equivalent, or

Successful completion of an Associate degree at a recognised institute, or

Successful completion of a Diploma at a recognised college of technology, or

Successful completion of a junior Health Diploma at a recognised institute, or

Successful completion of a higher technical institute Diploma at a recognised institute

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.

Career

Career opportunities if you study the Communication Design major

Continue towards postgraduate studies, establish your own freelance business, or work in design or advertising agencies, print and multimedia companies, or inhouse design teams.

Roles may include: