AustraliaBachelor's156 weeks

Bachelor of Illustration

Melbourne PolytechnicPreston, Australia

Fee for international students

A$78,000 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
Intakes
February
Duration
156 weeks
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Programme facts

Level
Bachelor's
Duration
156 weeks
Language of teaching
English
Study mode
Not published
Credits
Not published
Intakes
FebruaryTypical for this country

About this programme

Our Bachelor of Illustration will teach you essential artistic context to improve your skills. You will investigate a wide range of visual art practices and draw on history, technology, commerce, media, and cultural studies as you analyze and critique the development of illustration and visual language. You'll learn about the traditional practices of publishing, advertising, promotion, and editorial work alongside contemporary digital visual culture. Melbourne Polytechnic lecturers are all leading industry practitioners, with a wealth of experience to share. Attend Creative Forums, featuring leading creative industry figures sharing wisdom and networks. Melbourne Polytechnic Illustration students are well-regarded, with alumni winning awards at the Australian Student Design Awards, the Undergraduate Exhibition, the Koko Black Creative Drawing Prize, and even having animated films in the Melbourne International Film Festival.

Entry requirements

  • IELTS6 overall
Prerequisites
Year 12 VCE or equivalent, with a study score of at least 20 in English. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study. A Diploma in Visual Arts, an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design or an Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Design enable admission into 2nd Year of the Bachelor of Illustration. Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
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Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.