نظرة عامة على البرنامج

Bachelor of Communication

The Bachelor of Communication is a unique degree that will launch your career in the dynamic communication and media industry. This course is co-designed, co-developed, and co-delivered with alumni and industry partners, providing you with industry connections from your first year. You will learn from academics, industry experts, and alumni in physical and virtual environments, and work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Information

• Study mode and sessions: On Campus, Online
• Duration: Minimum time - 3 years, Maximum time - 6 years
• Entry score: 60
• Indicative fees:
  • International on campus: Full-time - $27,920.00 pa, Part-time - $13,960.00 pa
  • International online: Full-time - $27,920.00 pa, Part-time - $13,960.00 pa
• Course points and codes: Credit Points: 192, AQF: Level 7

Why Study with Us?

The Bachelor of Communication is the only degree of its kind in Australia. You will learn from academics, industry experts, and alumni in physical and virtual environments. The course is designed to provide you with real-world experience, and you will work in a collaborative and innovative environment with our lecturers, industry partners, and alumni.

Career Opportunities

Your bachelor's degree in communication will open up opportunities in a wide range of media and communication careers, such as:

• Advertising or public relations professional
• Design and content creator
• Digital and social media strategist
• Event manager
• Journalist
• Project manager
• Television presenter

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations.

Core Subjects

• COM128: Building your Professional Profile
• COM129: Digital Society and Global Citizenship
• COM131: Engaging Audiences and Social Media Communities
• COM132: Writing and Producing for the Digital Age
• COM133: Spotlight on Strategic Communication
• COM134: Spotlight on Journalism
• COM135: Spotlight on Design and Content Creation
• COM240: Envisioning the Digital Society
• COM241: Research: Data and Insights
• COM242: Legal and Ethical Communication
• COM300: Delivering Projects, Events and Experiences
• COM324: Global Communication
• COM325: Work Placement
• IKC101: First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country

Majors

Select one major from the following:

• DC0001: Design and Content Creation
• NA0002: Journalism
• SC0001: Strategic Communication

Electives

Select two subjects from the following:

• XUN008: Unrestricted elective

Specialisations/Majors

• Design and content creation: Develop content across a range of media and work in a world that values connection and creativity.
• News and media: Report on the latest breaking news, become an investigative journalist or create content for global news and media organisations.
• Strategic communication: Design campaigns that engage audiences in an exciting and meaningful way.

Costs

• Calculate my fee: The section below is designed to allow you to select the option specific to your circumstances to discover the course fee and course offering information appropriate for you.
• Course Fees:
  • If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place.
  • A fee-paying student will pay a tuition fee for each subject in the course without the Australian government contributing any financial support to the university.
• Payment Options:
  • Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university.
  • Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).
  • Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: 60
• Academic entry requirements:
  • Minimum ATAR for course (including adjustment factors).
  • Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
  • Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
  • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher-level qualification or 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
  • Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than 2 years full-time equivalent.
• Language requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Credit and Pathways

• If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree.
• We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first.

How to Apply

• Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below.
• Apply via UAC: Important dates refer to key dates on the UAC website.
• Apply via VTAC: Important dates refer to key dates on the VTAC website.
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Check out our direct application closing dates.

Related Courses

• Bachelor of Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Communication
• Master of Communication (with specialisations)