Program Overview

Bachelor of Communications

Overview

The Bachelor of Communications is a three-year undergraduate degree that provides students with a comprehensive education in the fields of media and communication. The course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Course Structure

The course consists of 24 units, with students completing 8 units per year over three years. The course is divided into two main streams: Media and Design and Communications.

Media Specialisations

• Corporate Screen Production
• Journalism
• Web Media

Design and Communications Specialisations

• Digital Experience Communication
• Graphic Communication
• Marketing Communication
• Photography Communication
• Pre-Masters Journalism1
• Public Relations Communication

1. Pre-Masters Journalism is available only as a second media specialisation, and it cannot be studied with the Journalism specialisation.

Admission Criteria

ATAR Pathway

• Guaranteed ATAR: 70
• Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): None
• Desirable WACE subjects: None

Alternative Pathways

• Portfolio entry
• UniReady
• Certificate IV + English Competency
• Indigenous applicant
• STAT entry

English Requirements

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

Fees and Scholarships

• Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees: $17,000* (2025 Fee year)
• Commonwealth supported

Location

• Curtin Perth
• Curtin University Malaysia
• Curtin Mauritius
• Curtin Singapore

How to Apply

• Apply as a high school student via TISC
• Apply as a non-school leaver or international student via the Curtin website
• Get alerts for future intakes

Research Areas

• Media and Communication
• Design and Communications

Career Opportunities

• Public relations officer
• Market researcher
• Media and communications officer/consultant
• Web communications consultant
• Web developer
• Marketing manager
• Content creator
• Media liaison officer/consultant
• Filmmaker
• Photographer
• Advertising/creative advertising specialist
• Website manager

Industries

• Media
• Marketing
• Public relations
• Advertising
• Film and television
• Radio broadcasting

What You'll Learn

• Evaluate and apply theoretical frameworks to the fields of media and communication
• Exercise initiative and creativity in professional practice
• Develop effective communication and practical skills necessary for digital competence and media literacy
• Utilise knowledge and skills in media and communication to engage with the complexity of global conditions, as well as the social, cultural, political, economic, and technological shifts around media
• Develop cultural capabilities to engage respectfully with First Peoples and people of all cultures, and demonstrate respect for Indigenous perspectives and all cultures in their community and professional practice
• Initiate, design, deliver, and promote industry-standard outcomes relevant to the two chosen specialisations, and with ethical practices in mind

Why Study Communications at Curtin?

• Specialist pathways
• Get the Curtin edge
• Broad career options

Testimonials

"I built my entire business around the fact that I have a multidisciplinary degree. Film, photography, writing, marketing, and social media were all elements of my degree, so it’s definitely been worth it for me. More than that, my degree also developed my confidence in my skills and what I can offer people." - Amy Hetherington

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