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Communications and Design

We need your communication and design skills to make the world a better place. Build your degree in communications or graphic design with one of our new-age, flexible arts courses. Join us to study online or on campus.

You make CDU.

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Communications and Design

We need your communication and design skills to make the world a better place. Build your degree in communications or graphic design with one of our new-age, innovative arts courses. 

You make CDU.

Pursue creativity in communications

Tailor your communications and graphic design course with subjects in communication studies, screen media, professional and creative writing, social media, journalism, digital media production, architectural design, design theory, graphic and visual arts, and more.

Choose CDU for communications and design courses

  • 100% flexible study that suits you

    Choose to study online or on campus, part-time or full-time

  • Hands-on industry projects and placements

    Graduate with the skills you need to succeed

  • Learn with industry-standard technologies and tools

    To graduate industry ready

Choose CDU for communications and design courses

  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment

    CDU ranks number 2 in Australia for postgraduate employment outcomes (Good Universities Guide 2024)

  • Kickstart your career by graduating job ready

    With ample opportunities for industry networking, work placements and professional development, CDU students graduate career confident and job ready

  • Train with the latest industry tools and equipment

    To develop essential skills and stand out in the job market

Top communications and design courses

  • Creative Arts at CDU

    Bachelor of Arts (Creative and Digital Arts)

    Complete a range of creative studio projects using new and emerging design technologies. Learn about creative theory and business practices.

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  • CDU photography and design student BP Bhandari behind a camera

    Bachelor of Arts (Communications and Digital Media)

    Learn about social media, media ethics, creative and professional writing, and multi-screen communication.

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  • Creative Arts CDU student

    Creative Arts and Design

    Unleash your natural talents with a practical course in in screen and new media, music, visual arts or design, and creative writing.

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Inside CDU's communication and design courses

  • CDU student Nancy Soliman standing in the drafting studio in front of a model building.

    Nancy is achieving her architectural design dreams

    The support and flexibility that comes with a CDU arts degree in architectural design is setting Nancy on the path to success to pursue a career in architecture.

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  • CDU student Ashleigh Abram at a news desk

    That's a wrap: Ashleigh's path to ABC

    Ashleigh's passion for media began at a young age when, with friends, she’d create short film clips dancing in the living room. Lights, camera, action were all part of their play. Fast forward to years later and not much had changed. 

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  • BP smiling in the garden holding a camera

    From technology to photography: How BP’s switching careers

    BP recently returned to study to find way to turn his passion for photography and filmmaking into a profession. Having a full-time job and a young family made study challenging but with support, BP found success.

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