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I want more infoBusiness and Visual Communication double degree
Jen Li and Neve study double degrees with business and visual communication. Hear them share their experiences and the benefits of studying two different degrees.
Highlights
- Build business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
- Develop both practical and theoretical skills in multiple visual communication design specialisations including graphic design, typography, image making, information design, experience design, motion design, branding and interaction design.
- Visual communication skills combined with business acumen provides a range of unique career opportunities including business analyst for graphic industries, visual communicators in advertising and marketing agencies, digital content designer for a range of business applications.
Highlights
- Build business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
- Develop both practical and theoretical skills in multiple visual communication design specialisations including graphic design, typography, image making, information design, experience design, motion design, branding and interaction design.
- Visual communication skills combined with business acumen provides a range of unique career opportunities including business analyst for graphic industries, visual communicators in advertising and marketing agencies, digital content designer for a range of business applications.
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Bachelor of Business
Our business degree equips you to confidently enter the modern business world. It combines key business research and contemporary business best practice, and sets demanding standards to create your future career options.
Develop business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
Choose an area of business to specialise in from the range of majors offered in the Bachelor of Business. You will graduate with deep knowledge and experience, equipping you to become an expert in your chosen field.
Business acumen combined with visual communication skills provides a range of unique career opportunities including business analyst for graphic industries, visual communicators in advertising and marketing agencies, or digital content designer for a range of business applications.
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
This course prepares you to work as a visual communication designer across traditional and new interactive media forms.
You will develop both practical and theoretical skills in multiple visual communication design specialisations including graphic design, typography, image making, information design, experience design, motion design, branding and interaction design.
Build your expertise in professional studio settings with a focus on both contemporary and emerging design practices, through real-world design projects, a culture of designing for public exhibition, ongoing industry engagement, and a strong foundation of creative experimentation and critical thinking.
Graduate industry-ready for multiple future-focused and innovative career paths in communication design fields and related industries.
You will develop skills in creative problem solving, critical thinking, technical proficiencies and professional practice that will ensure you can contribute to the field of visual communication in innovative and socially responsible ways.
Careers and outcomes
Visual communication skills combined with business acumen provides a range of unique career opportunities including business analyst for graphic industries, visual communicators in advertising and marketing agencies, or digital content designer for a range of business applications.
Possible careers
- Accountant
- Advertising professional
- Economist
- Financial adviser/analyst
- Human resource manager
- International business specialist
- Manager
- Marketing officer/manager
- Multimedia designer
- Public relations officer/consultant
- Web designer
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points comprising 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Business, 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Design, and 24 credit points of QUT You. You will undertake both degree components concurrently.
Business component
You must complete:
- business core units (84 credit points)
- a business major (96 credit points), choosing from:
- accounting
- advertising
- economics
- finance
- financial planning
- human resource management
- international business
- management
- marketing
- public relations.
Design component
- Core units - 60 credit points
- A Visual Communication major - 96 credit points
- A Capstone unit option - 12 credit points
- Complementary studies - 12 credit points
QUT You: 24 credit points
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in either degree area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points comprising 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Business, 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Design, and 24 credit points of QUT You. You will undertake both degree components concurrently.
Business component
You must complete:
- business core units (84 credit points)
- a business major (96 credit points), choosing from:
- accounting
- advertising
- economics
- finance
- financial planning
- human resource management
- international business
- management
- marketing
- public relations.
Design component
- Core units - 60 credit points
- A Visual Communication major - 96 credit points
- A Capstone unit option - 12 credit points
- Complementary studies - 12 credit points
QUT You: 24 credit points
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in either degree area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ID12
- QTAC code
- 409066
- CRICOS code
- 096567M
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
And for Accountancy, Finance, Economics, and Marketing majors: General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $14,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $42,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Faculty of Business and Law Excellence Scholarship
A scholarship for future undergraduate students who want to study business, property economics or law.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students
A scholarship for future and current Indigenous female students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies in business.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; Women
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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