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Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours)

 

Program code - title: BH020 - Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours)

Campus

City campus

Description

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This program allows you the opportunity to understand the designer’s role within the broader framework of the communication design profession. The emphasis of the program will be on ideas generation, developing methods of critique and appropriate application. Individual creativity and collective agreement are the imperative.

General information is available at Postgraduate Study at RMIT

Duration

One year full-time.

Pathways

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants’ skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or life experience (including volunteer work; committee responsibilities; family duties, hobbies).

Further information about gaining credit for previous study or experience

Further information about pathways

Career prospects

Graduates can expect to work within graphic design consultancies, interdisciplinary consultancies, publishing houses, new media/multimedia studios and advertising agencies.

Entrance requirements

A degree with distinction average or higher in an appropriate discipline. Applicants must complete and submit a supplementary information form.

Postgraduate Commonwealth supported equity places

RMIT offers postgraduate students, who meet the entrance and equity criteria, the option to apply for a Postgraduate Commonwealth supported equity place, instead of paying full-fees. Visit equity access for more information about the eligibility criteria and how to apply.

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Application procedures

Apply online at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct

Timely applications for coursework programs are due by:

  • 10 November each year (Semester 1) and
  • 31 May each year (midyear Semester 2)

Midyear applications open 1 May

Applications will continue to be accepted until all places have been filled. You are encouraged to lodge your application early.

Supplementary information forms

Some postgraduate programs require applicants to complete a supplementary information form in addition to the direct application form.

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Fees

Detailed information regarding fees for postgraduate programs can be found by clicking the further information link below.

Scholarships

RMIT is committed to enriching and transforming the futures of our students and will award more than 2000 scholarships worth millions of dollars in 2012.

RMIT’s scholarships help to recognise and foster academic achievement in our students, as well as assist students from a variety of backgrounds to realise their tertiary and career dreams. Visit RMIT Scholarships for further information.

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Program structure

The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.

Contact details

Info Cor
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au

OR

Russell Kerr
School of Media and Communication
Tel. +61 3 9925 1243
Email: russell.kerr@rmit.edu.au

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Owning school

Media and Communication

Disclaimer

Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.