Bachelor of Design [B.Des] [Visual Communication] From Queensland University of Technology

Brisbane, QueenslandLocation
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Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Visual Communication)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

$24,440 /Yr

A$37,600 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Start Date For February Intake - Feb 2, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$24440 (AUD 37600)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$5655 (AUD 8700)

Important Dates

Starting Month:  February, July

EventApplication Date
Start Date For February Intake Feb 2, 2026
Start Date For July Intake Jul 1, 2025
Semester 1 Application For 2026 Intake Aug 5, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025
Semester 2 Application For 2026 Intake May 4, 2026
  • This course prepares you to work as a visual communication designer across traditional and new interactive media forms.
  • Develop practical and theoretical skills in graphic design, typography, image making, information design, experience design, motion design, branding and interaction design.
  • Build your expertise in professional studio settings with a focus on real-world design projects, a culture of designing for public exhibition and ongoing industry engagement, creative experimentation and critical thinking.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • From 2024, entry to this program will no longer have an audition entry requirement. Selection will instead be based on your ATAR/Selection Rank.

Language test requirement:

All India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE

  • Senior Secondary: 65% in English Core subject completed within five years of starting at QUT.

Indian School Certificate awarded by CISCE

  • Senior Secondary: 65% in English Core subject completed within five years of starting at QUT.

Applicant must have qualified IELTS, TOEFL, PTE to be eligible for the course.

English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online 58 50 50 50 50
Cambridge English Score 176 169 169 169 169
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
IELTS Academic / IELTS Online 6.5 6 6 6 6
TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper 79 16 16 21 18

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

58 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

When you submit your application, you’ll need to include copies of:

  • award certificates
  • academic transcripts
  • formal identity papers, like your passport, national identity card, or student visa.
    *If you are currently in Australia, you must include a copy of your current confirmation of enrolment (CoE).
    **If your documents are not in English, you will need to supply an English translation.
  • English proficiency test results
    *Include a copy of your English test results in your application, if available.

Ranking

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Design 101 out of 263 in Global Ranking
( #3 out of 11 in Australia 2025)

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Career and Placement after Course

  • Advertising and new media professional
  • Art director
  • Artist
  • Creative entrepreneur
  • Digital content designer
  • Digital content producer
  • Exhibition designer
  • Experience designer
  • Fashion illustrator
  • Graphic designer
  • Media producer
  • Motion graphics designer
  • Theatre designer


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