Program Overview

Bachelor of Communication

The Bachelor of Communication is a program designed for students who are curious, enjoy telling stories, and want to use media to share ideas about the things that get people talking. This program will give students the professional skills and knowledge to build a career in communication.

Program Overview

The program is available full-time over three years, with part-time options also available. Students can choose to major in Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, or Screen Media, and develop job-ready skills in communication, digital media, media production, research, and innovation.

Majors

• Advertising: gives students a thorough grounding in general principles of communication as well as practical skills in advertising.
• Journalism: combines an understanding of how the news media work with practical experience in broadcast, print, and online journalism.
• Screen Media: provides students with production skills, complete with practical hands-on experience, together with a theoretical foundation in the moving, visual media.
• Public Relations: covers the skills and knowledge required in the profession of public relations, including event management, issues and crisis management, and campaign development.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Communication is accredited by professional organizations, including the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Federation of Australia (MFA).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Communication can expect to find employment in a variety of roles, including journalism, advertising, public relations, and screen media. Our students are working at companies such as Google, Universal Music Group, McCann Worldwide, the Australian Ballet, SBS, ABC, The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald, Sky News, Discovery Channel, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Beyond, and Hill and Knowlton.

Entry Requirements

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website.

Tuition Fees

The indicative annual fee for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) is AUD $34,776. Please note that these estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full-time study load and may vary depending on several factors.

Scholarships

Western Sydney University recognizes and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability, and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations.

FAQs

• Yes, you can do the entire program online and receive the same qualification as you would if you were to study this program on campus.
• The Journalism major provides practical experience in preparing and presenting news and digital content for online, print, and broadcast platforms.
• The program is quite broad, and you can choose from several majors and a variety of minors, allowing you to develop professional skills in different areas as you decide on the career pathway you may be interested in.
• The Bachelor of Communication is accredited by professional organizations, including the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Federation of Australia (MFA).