Bachelor of Communication
Overview
Right people. Right message. Creative communication specialists are increasingly in demand in our fast-paced, ever-changing digital landscape.
With dramatic changes taking place in media industries, technologies and cultures, our Bachelor of Communication prepares you for a lifetime of creative and innovative use of media and communication.
You'll build a strong foundation in writing, industry engagement (including internships), practice and production skills, and critical thinking.
Your study covers a wide range of communication forms, including emerging media platforms and technologies, social media, mobile media, and screen, audio and written forms. You'll gain the skills to reach the right people with the right message, from concept to delivery. Plus you'll develop industry-focused communication tactics through working with real organisations, gaining firsthand experience in strategic industry practice.
The core set of courses introduce you to the central features of contemporary communication processes, and you then specialise by choosing a major in either public relations or digital media.
All courses combine practice and theory, giving you the skills to make your mark on the world.
Program highlights
- Prepare yourself for an exciting career in media and communication, in both the private and public sectors.
- Build a strong foundation in writing, industry engagement, production skills and critical thinking.
- Develop expertise in multimedia and online content production, social media engagement and analytics, community and stakeholder engagement, and campaign development.
- Be on the cusp of emerging media platforms and digital methods, and be in demand globally.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Digital Media
- Public Relations
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Studios
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Introduction to Strategic Communication
- Media and Society
- Connectivity and Culture
- Multimedia
Dual programs
Double your skills and your opportunities with a dual degree. You can study the Bachelor of Communication as a part of these dual programs:
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Communication and engagement officer
- Communications manager
- Communications officer
- Communications adviser
- Public relations specialist
- Public relations and social media manager
- Digital media product manager
- Digital media specialist
- Digital content producer
- Copywriter
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Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).
Entry score threshold
ATAR / Rank | IB |
---|---|
78 | 27.75 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Communication are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Communication for Semester 1, 2024
Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
---|---|---|
Highest | 95.25 | 97.25 |
Median | 90.05 | 90.05 |
Lowest | 77.05 | 79.05 |
Who you'll study with
Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2024:
Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
---|---|---|
(A) Higher education study | 7 | 8.9% |
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
(C) Work and life experience | 0 | 0% |
(D) Recent secondary education | ||
| <5 | <5 |
| 0 | 0% |
| 0 | 0% |
International students | 66 | 83.5% |
Total | 79 | 100% |
"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.
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Majors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
It also covers the interactive and data-driven platforms that now form the basis of everyday media infrastructure, significant domains of cultural production such as news and television, and the role media plays in the formation of identity.
You'll learn a combination of critical analytic, research, production, management and planning skills related to contemporary media industries.
Graduates will be candidates for work in the media industries, as well as the expanding array of organisations that have in-house media production and management.
You'll acquire skills in media management, learn to identify and manage organisational issues and crises, and develop industry materials and strategic campaigns for real client organisations.
Graduates will gain a critical understanding of the role played by public relations locally and globally, examined within ethical, socially responsible and legal frameworks. Work will typically be found in PR, government, corporate, the media and NGO sectors.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
It also covers the interactive and data-driven platforms that now form the basis of everyday media infrastructure, significant domains of cultural production such as news and television, and the role media plays in the formation of identity.
You'll learn a combination of critical analytic, research, production, management and planning skills related to contemporary media industries.
Graduates will be candidates for work in the media industries, as well as the expanding array of organisations that have in-house media production and management.
You'll acquire skills in media management, learn to identify and manage organisational issues and crises, and develop industry materials and strategic campaigns for real client organisations.
Graduates will gain a critical understanding of the role played by public relations locally and globally, examined within ethical, socially responsible and legal frameworks. Work will typically be found in PR, government, corporate, the media and NGO sectors.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$15,685
2024
$15,685
2024
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $41,120
2024
AUD $41,120
2024
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Communication are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Communication is 2507.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Communication is 741001.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Communication is 741001.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
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Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
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