Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Communication
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
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
REQUIREMENTS
Year 12 or equivalent English
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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
