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Master of Communication Design

Melbourne, Australia
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 12-month full-time Master of Arts in Communication Design taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Communication Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Explore and Experiment
Collaborate & Challenge. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Designer
Strategist
Creative lead in agencies and in-house studios

Curriculum

12-month full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include Contextualise and Critique
Explore and Experiment
Collaborate & Challenge
Evolve and Expand. Teaching and assessment details are given on the programme page.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in any or a relevant discipline; a minimum GPA is stated on some pages (mostly 2.0
some 2.5 out of 4.0); relevant work experience is accepted for some courses
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any or a named discipline; a minimum GPA is stated on 31 of 69 pages read (mostly 2.0 out of 4.0
some 2.5); some pages allow professional work experience

Accepted academic background

Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$45,506 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Melbourne City
Faculty or school	College of Design and Social Context
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	192
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
3 Mar 2027
109 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.