About
Communication and media studies at QUT is ranked first in Australia and top 20 in the world in the QS World University rankings by subject area. Our students analyse communication dynamics in local and international environments and develop the professional expertise required for employment in the rapidly evolving media and communication industries.
Across every field of study in the School of Communication, students develop sophisticated written, spoken and visual literacies and engage with the digital transformation of media platforms, communication strategies and business models.
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Study
Learn from the best, develop your skills in real industry settings and build connections for your future.
Engage
Gain access to our expertise, find next-generation talent or join our thriving alumni community.
Our people
Our staff collaborate on projects that lead to real-world impact and help shape the future.
Our research
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Digital Media Research Centre
We are a global leader in digital humanities, and social science research, with a focus on communication, media, and the law.
We address local, national, and global challenges at the forefront of digital transformation, and provide an ambitious, stimulating, and supportive research culture for our researchers, students, and partners.
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ADM+S
ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society - QUT Node
We are a cross-disciplinary, national research centre, which aims to create the knowledge and strategies necessary for responsible, ethical, and inclusive automated decision-making.
Creative Industries Precinct
The Creative Industries Precinct has been designed to shine a light on the creative process.
The precinct houses purpose-built teaching and learning spaces, including performance spaces, visual art galleries and music studios.
News and events
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Future starts now for first-years
First-year students Kennedy Meddows, Jasmine Butler and Zoe Madden are starting university with an added advantage after getting to know QUT while at high school.
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Magnificent seven: Meet our New Colombo Plan scholars for 2025
Seven QUT students have been awarded prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarships by the Australian Government to study overseas in 2025 and do internships and language training in their host country.