Visual Communication Design – Bachelor of Design

    Visual Communication Design – Bachelor of Design

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 22,847 / Year
    Next IntakeMay 1, 2026

    Visual Communication Design – Bachelor of Design

    About

    Specialise in Visual Communication Design for your Bachelor of Design at Massey

    The world is undergoing a radical shift in how people communicate, work and share ideas. More people can share more ideas in more ways than ever before - photos, video, animations, tweets, graphics and experiences. We can connect with people across countries, languages and cultures. People can interact with governments and corporations in new ways, while they are using the same tools to try to influence us.

    Challenge how we experience the world through visual design.

    Transform perceptions, express a point of view and embrace experimentation.

    Discover an array of subject areas within visual communication design that you can delve deep into, including concept design, illustration, typography, interaction design, web and information design and branding.

    Collaborate on projects with group members—pulling your different skills and thinking together with others, as well as working independently on your own.

    Get the full picture

    Further study

    Extend your study and work on an independent research project in the Bachelor of Design with Honours or take a creative product or idea to market in the Master of Design.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to Massey

    All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

    Specific requirements

    This is an open-entry qualification from 2026. For 2025 entry, please see the portfolio requirements. Once you have applied and enrolled we encourage you to book a Creative Review to ensure you are on the right track.

    Application closing date

    • For Semester One start: Applications close on 30 November, for study commencing the following year.
    • For Semester Two start: Applications close on 30 June.

    Late applications will be considered subject to available spaces.

    English language requirements

    To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

    English language skills

    If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

    English Program Requirements

    English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
    English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
    English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills

    Career

    There has never been a more exciting time to be a visual communicator. There are opportunities to work in areas such as:

    • publishing
    • branding
    • interactivity
    • entertainment.

    There is also a growing demand for graduates who can apply design thinking at a strategic level in business, government, and social and civic enterprises.

    Massey design graduates with a visual communication design major are employed in a diverse range of enterprises in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, North America and beyond. They work for:

    • design firms and consultancies
    • advertising agencies
    • IT and web design firms
    • film studios
    • post-production companies
    • publications.

    Some are self-employed freelance illustrators and designers, or have set up their own successful companies.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,847 / year

    Visual Communication Design – Bachelor of Design

    Massey University

    Massey University

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Palmerston North