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Bachelor of Design / Media and Communication
Swinburne University of Technology
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00111D
The Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Media and Communication is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness creativity in design, and bring designs to life in professional communication industries.
Structure
Core studies for Bachelor of Design 8 units (100 credit points)Core studies for Bachelor of Media and Communication 4 units (50 credit points)Major for Bachelor of Design 7 units (100 credit points)Major for Bachelor of Media and Communication 8 units (100 credit points)Other studies4 units (50 credit points)
Subjects
- Advertising
- Branded Environments
- Cinema and Screen Studies
- Communication Design
- Creative Writing and Literature
- Digital Advertising Technology
- Digital Media Design
- Games and Interactivity
- Journalism
- Media Industries
- Photomedia
- Professional Writing and Editing
- Public Relations
- Social Media
- UX Interaction Design
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees
Recognition
On completion of the qualification, students may be eligible to become members of the following industry and peak bodies, and should confirm their eligibility with the association: Melbourne Art Directors Club (MADC); Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA); Design Institute of Australia (DIA). Students completing the Public Relations major will be able to apply for student membership of the Public Relations Institute of Australia and apply for full membership immediately on completion of their program.
Study pathways
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second. Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Further information
Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides students with opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that they have what it takes to land a job in their field by graduation. Students can also earn credit towards their degree. Choose from 6- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Note: Some Work Integrated Learning opportunities are not available to international students due to visa restrictions.
