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Bachelor of Creative Practice in Design Communication
- Sydney, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Creative Practice (Design Communication) is a two-year full-time bachelor degree course at TAFE NSW covering visual communication, Identity systems, Interaction design and human-centred design practice, Entered after design qualifications.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Creative Practice in Design Communication and apply creative practice
- Critical evaluation
- and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Art or creative director
- Graphic designer
- Interactive digital media developer
- Interior designer/decorator
- Web designer
Curriculum
- Two-year top-up degree that follows a Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design) and Diploma of Graphic Design. Students build skills in visual communication
- Design research
- Audience analysis
- Identity systems
- Interaction design
- Strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement through industry-informed projects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design) (CUA40275) and Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50725)
- Year 12 equivalent at the higher-education column
- E. G. India 65-70%
- China 70%
- Bangladesh CGPA 4.0 or 70% (Academic Requirements by Country PDF
- Updated 2026-07-17).
Accepted academic background
Year 12 or equivalent (HE column), Advanced-entry routes for TAFE diploma/advanced diploma graduates, Portfolio (Fashion Design, 3D Art and Animation, Interior Design), IT questionnaire and statement of purpose, Early Childhood Education and Care requires Australian Senior Secondary Certificate with EAL/D band 4 (or equivalent) for the English route.
Documents you’ll need
- Personal Statement
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Review the course entry requirements
- Campus availability
- intake dates. Submit the international student application with academic records and required supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Follow the offer instructions and complete any student visa process that applies.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,400 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,300 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Design Centre Enmore |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Media Fashion Design and Entertainment |
| Department | Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
79 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
18 Jul 2027
247 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,400 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $5,300 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.

