Bachelor of Communication and Media (Visual Communication Design)

BCMUndergraduateMedia & Communications

About This Programme

Covers graphic design, branding, and visual storytelling across print and digital media. Three years (Advanced Entry) or four with an Integrated Freshman Year.

Course Highlights

Graphic design, typography, motion and interaction design.
Studio practice and an advanced design portfolio.
Degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.
144 credit points; 3-year or 4-year pathway.

What You'll Study

Delivered on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus (6 credit points per subject), building on a shared communication & media core with design studios.

Year 1

Introduction to Communication and Media6 credits
Global Media and Culture6 credits
Media Ethics and Law6 credits
Making Media6 credits
Design Foundation 1 – Studio Practice6 credits
Design Foundation 2 – Typography6 credits

Year 2

Understanding Research Practice6 credits
Global Media and Social Justice6 credits
Media Ethnographies6 credits
Interaction Design6 credits
Social Impact Design6 credits

Year 3

The Future of Work6 credits
Collaborative Production Workshop6 credits
Professional Design Practice6 credits
Motion Design6 credits
Advanced Design Project and Portfolio6 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: High-school completion with curriculum-specific grades. Advanced Entry (3-year) or Direct Entry (4-year). Includes 6 cp of Emirati Studies.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0 for 3-year Advanced Entry; IELTS 5.0 for 4-year Direct Entry.

Fee is AED 63,449 per year (VAT inclusive).

Careers

Graduates become designers, creative specialists, animators and advertising specialists (working across Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign).

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia, TEQSA-registered).

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Communication and Media (Visual Communication Design)

Start Date

September 2026 (also January & April intakes)

Typical Offer

High-school completion; IELTS 6.0 (3-yr) / 5.0 (4-yr)

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Media & Communications

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Visual Communication Design major

Tuition Fee

AED 63,449/yr

Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.

Enquire View University of Wollongong in Dubai

Next intakes

JanSep

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What You'll Study

Delivered on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus (6 credit points per subject), building on a shared communication & media core with design studios.

Year 1

Introduction to Communication and Media6 credits
Global Media and Culture6 credits
Media Ethics and Law6 credits
Making Media6 credits
Design Foundation 1 – Studio Practice6 credits
Design Foundation 2 – Typography6 credits

Year 2

Understanding Research Practice6 credits
Global Media and Social Justice6 credits
Media Ethnographies6 credits
Interaction Design6 credits
Social Impact Design6 credits

Year 3

The Future of Work6 credits
Collaborative Production Workshop6 credits
Professional Design Practice6 credits
Motion Design6 credits
Advanced Design Project and Portfolio6 credits

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Communication and Media (Visual Communication Design)

Start Date

September 2026 (also January & April intakes)

Typical Offer

High-school completion; IELTS 6.0 (3-yr) / 5.0 (4-yr)

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Media & Communications

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Visual Communication Design major