Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)

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At Western, we care how you do in all aspects of your life. We believe your future is unlimited and together the possibilities are endless.

As the uni named number one in the world two years in a row – 2022 and 2023 for our social, economic and environmental impact in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, apply today to discover your unlimited potential and start at Western in 2024.

Create. Imagine. Make

The world of tomorrow is filled with exciting creative challenges and opportunities.

Work on real community and industry projects. Learn how to interpret design briefs. Gain experience with an extensive range of digital technologies. Undertake a major design project in your 4th year. Get ready. At Western.

Alternate Entry

If you didn't quite get the required ATAR, or if you're not eligible for early entry through HSC True Reward, you can apply for entry into one of our undergraduate degrees with a interview that shows your personal aptitude, design skills and creativity.

Program structure

The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.

Fees and delivery

Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected. View available subjects in our handbook.

For further information on University fees, please visit Fees and University Costs.

Delivery: On campus

Fees: AUD $30,960*

Delivery: On campus

 

 

Apply now and start your unlimited journey.

"The course at Western really challenged my thinking, and my ability to come up with ideas and be critical about my work. It definitely set me up for success in the future."

— Micah Williams, Bachelor of Design - Visual Communication

World-class facilities

Access Western’s new state of the art design, illustration and photography studios and media facilities.

Explore the Burrow

The Burrow is a purpose-built design studio that gives you a chance to work on real-life industry projects.

Practical experience

Get the chance to take on an elective internship with an actual design company.

Professional Membership

Graduate with eligibility for membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA).

Apply now and start your unlimited journey.

*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum, unless the total duration of the program is less than 80CP. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.  

** Lowest Selection Rank