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Bachelor of Communication and Media (Visual Communication Design)

Develop in-demand skills. Become a persuasive communicator. Build a globally relevant career.

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If you’re planning to study at UOW immediately after finishing your HSC, International Baccalaureate (IB), or an interstate equivalent, you can apply for Early Admission to this course. Applications can be submitted via the UOW Early Admission website during the designated period, usually June – August each year.

Students can also apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

If you’re a non-school leaver (e.g., completed Year 12 previously and/or have a TAFE qualification or equivalent), you can apply directly to UOW.

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International students who are studying an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside of Australia may choose to apply through UOW Early Admission, and/or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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Student ?
Campus ?
ATAR-SR ?
70
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 094791G
UOW: 1706

Overview

The Bachelor of Communication and Media is an exciting, interdisciplinary degree that helps you develop the skills and expertise in high demand across all employment sectors. Every business, nonprofit or government agency needs employees who are effective communicators. This degree is ideal for students with multiple interests who want a broad range of career options. 

Our degree will help you become a strong communicator, able to express yourself persuasively through diverse media from podcasting to video to social media. We introduce you to the latest technologies in digital and artificial intelligence, new forms of immersive media, and ways to tell vivid, compelling stories. At the same time, we work to develop your skills in the fundamentals, such as shaping content for audiences, building collaborative skills on projects and acquiring the confidence to challenge and reimagine the world around you. You will learn theories that help you understand how media and communication industries work and how they can be improved to serve local and global communities.  

Our teaching style emphasises hands-on experience from day one, giving you the space to experiment and discover your own interests and talents. Throughout the degree you will be working on real world problems, developing a portfolio of work that shows what you can do. We support your learning with state-of-the-art facilities including a fully equipped television and video production studio, radio studios and podcasting suites, design labs and film production spaces.    

See the course handbook for more information. 

All students take a group of core foundational subjects. You then do one of five Majors, or areas of specialisation (listed below). You also have the option to do a second major, or a combination of Minors and elective subjects in another field, increasing your knowledge and employability. 

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Digital and Social Media 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Journalism 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Marketing Communication and Advertising 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Screen Media Production 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Visual Communication Design 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Visual Communication Design (major)

In the Visual Communication Design major, you will develop essential skills in visual storytelling, digital literacy and design innovation through hands-on projects, working with real-world applications. You will engage deeply with contemporary design practices, exploring how to craft powerful visual messages across diverse platforms – from digital and interactive media to print and spatial environments. 

Our studio-based, project-focused learning approach gives you the space to experiment with design tools and emerging technologies to bring your ideas to life. Engaging with real-world clients, you will learn to communicate complex ideas visually, tailoring your work to different audiences and contexts. Alongside technical skills, you’ll gain a strong understanding of the cultural, social and ethical dimensions of design in an evolving media landscape. 

By graduation, you will have developed a robust design portfolio demonstrating your capabilities in visual communication, digital design, user experience, and innovative problem-solving. Our goal is to cultivate graduates who have the adaptability and imagination to excel as a designer and communication professional across multiple employment sectors. 

Careers

  • Animation
  • Art Director
  • App Designer
  • Brand and Identity Designer
  • Communications Manager
  • Creative Director
  • Digital Artist
  • Digital Designer
  • Game Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Interactive Designer
  • Motion Designer
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Print and Publication Designer
  • Spatial Designer
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Video and Visual Content Editor
  • Visual Design
  • Wayfinding
  • Web Designer
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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    6.5

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    86

    18

    18

    17

    17

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$17280 (2025)$103680 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$18144 (2026)$108864 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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