Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication
at University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales.
UTS teaches design as a set of specialist degrees; this page covers the three-year Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication at the City campus. The assumed knowledge is any 2 units of English, and Design and Technology or Visual Arts are recommended. Graduates are eligible for DIA and AGDA membership.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UTS Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 77.05 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 75.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 85.10 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Study areas are branding, data visualisation, design for animation, design history, design thinking, emergent visual communication practices, experiential design, illustration, interactive design, moving image design, strategic design, typography and web design. UTS also offers the Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles, Interior Architecture, Product Design and Architecture. Meritorious students can add an Honours year.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as visual designers, UX designers and industrial designers in agencies and in-house teams.
- Common destinations include digital product agencies, advertising studios and the in-house design teams of major retailers and banks.
- Many alumni progress into design leadership, design strategy and freelance practice within five years.
Professional accreditation
- Design Institute of Australia membership eligible
- Australian Graphic Design Association membership eligible
Typical first jobs
- Junior graphic designer at studios and in-house teams
- UX or product designer at tech and SaaS companies
- Junior industrial or product designer at design consultancies
- Junior animator or motion designer in advertising and media
- Communications designer at corporates and government
- Freelance designer building a client base
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia and the Australian Graphic Design Association, and work in branding, graphic, digital and motion design. Honours and postgraduate design study are further options.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy hands-on making and visual problem solving
- Those happy to defend their work in regular desk crits
- People with a strong existing portfolio or willingness to build one fast
- Students who can manage long self-directed studio hours
- Those willing to invest in their own laptops, software and materials
It is probably not for you if
- Students who prefer exam-based assessment over portfolio work
- Those uncomfortable defending creative choices in front of peers
- Anyone unwilling to spend 20 plus hours weekly on independent making
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Technology Sydney website and on UAC before applying.