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
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100% flexible study that suits you
Choose to study online or on campus, part-time or full-time
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Hands-on industry projects and placements
Graduate with the skills you need to succeed
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Learn with industry-standard technologies and tools
To graduate industry ready
Choose CDU for communications and design courses
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#2 Australian university for postgraduate employment
CDU ranks number 2 in Australia for postgraduate employment outcomes (Good Universities Guide 2024)
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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
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Train with the latest industry tools and equipment
To develop essential skills and stand out in the job market
Top communications and design courses
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Bachelor of Arts (Creative and Digital Arts)
See course structureComplete a range of creative studio projects using new and emerging design technologies. Learn about creative theory and business practices.
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Bachelor of Arts (Communications and Digital Media)
See course structureLearn about social media, media ethics, creative and professional writing, and multi-screen communication.
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Creative Arts and Design
Explore TAFE trainingUnleash your natural talents with a practical course in in screen and new media, music, visual arts or design, and creative writing.
Inside CDU's communication and design courses
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Nancy is achieving her architectural design dreams
Read moreThe 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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That's a wrap: Ashleigh's path to ABC
Read moreAshleigh'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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From technology to photography: How BP’s switching careers
Read moreBP 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.