In this program students develop high-end strategic and critical thinking skills informed by the latest research and practice. They learn how to create powerful, innovative and refined design solutions to meet the needs of the communication design industry. The degree offers students mentoring by experts via industry-focused workshops. Students have the opportunity to build networks through an embedded industry placement and participation in industry projects. Alternatively they can apply to work in the Design Factory Melbourne in their final year of study.

- Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification, ATAR score or equivalent. International students must successfully complete any subject in art, design or media equivalent to Year 12. - Satisfactory completion of one of the following: Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 75 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20 Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 50 (no communicative skills less than 50) any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.