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'My experience as a double degree student has been overwhelmingly positive. The skills I have learned in my Communication degree have complemented my Law degree: excellent communication skills are critical to being a great lawyer, and the ability to think and problem solve systematically is highly sought after in the media industry.'
Double your opportunities
'My experience as a double degree student has been overwhelmingly positive. The skills I have learned in my Communication degree have complemented my Law degree: excellent communication skills are critical to being a great lawyer, and the ability to think and problem solve systematically is highly sought after in the media industry.'
Highlights
- Learn both traditional media forms, as well as digital communication services like social media, games and streaming content.
- Combine your media and communication studies with real-world experience by earning credit points for your industry work.
- Build your professional networks with teaching staff working in industry, as well as industry guests and assignments.
Highlights
- Learn both traditional media forms, as well as digital communication services like social media, games and streaming content.
- Combine your media and communication studies with real-world experience by earning credit points for your industry work.
- Build your professional networks with teaching staff working in industry, as well as industry guests and assignments.
- Study at Australia’s no. 1 university for communication and media studies, four years running*.
Why choose this course?
Digital communication platforms, streaming media and online content consumption are reconfiguring how we communicate and access information. Governments, corporations and entertainment like TV, games and social media must fundamentally rethink how to capture attention in an increasingly fragmented landscape.
This major prepares you to lead industries, organisations and teams through the complexities of digital disruption and social change. You will learn how to navigate the economic, cultural, technological and regulatory aspects of digital media, develop specialised skills in social media management and data analytics, and master new strategies for audience engagement.
Real-world learning
Gain industry experience through internships and work placements in government departments and agencies as well as media, advertising and public relations organisations. Students have completed placements with Network Ten, Brisbane Festival, Hyperplex Cinemas and plenty more.
You will learn from teaching staff who both work in the field, and are at the cutting-edge of research in media and communication. If a modern trend emerges in communications, you’ll understand what it means, and how it fits into the broader fabric of the media landscape.
Learn how to inspire action, make change and influence decisions. You will build the critical thinking skills to develop ethical and socially responsible communication strategies that shape industries, communities and cultures for a more just and inclusive world.
Visit the student and graduate blog to find out more about what it’s like to study communication and where a QUT degree can take you.
Explore this course
You’ll begin with core communication units such as understanding media industries, analysing audiences and understanding the internet and data. That will then extend into analyses of specific media and communication industries, such as pop culture, digital platforms and analytics. Your studies will help you develop a wide skillset tailored to helping you succeed, no matter how the media and communications sector evolves.
Your studies will be rounded by the choice of either a second major, which is a sequence of eight units from another study area, or minors and electives such as work integrated learning, internships or international study tours that allow you to graduate work ready through engagement with the industry.
How to apply for the Bachelor of Communication
Entry for all four communication majors goes through one QTAC code.
Once in your degree, you'll be able to choose your first major (from either digital advertising, community and public relations, journalism, or media and communication industries) and round out your studies by selecting ether:
- a second major (either one of the alternative communication first major options, or any available second major option from across the university) OR
- complementary studies tailored for you, such a Work Integrated Learning internship allowing you to gain real-world work experience as part of your degree.
You’ll begin with core communication units such as understanding media industries, analysing audiences and understanding the internet and data. That will then extend into analyses of specific media and communication industries, such as pop culture, digital platforms and analytics. Your studies will help you develop a wide skillset tailored to helping you succeed, no matter how the media and communications sector evolves.
Your studies will be rounded by the choice of either a second major, which is a sequence of eight units from another study area, or minors and electives such as work integrated learning, internships or international study tours that allow you to graduate work ready through engagement with the industry.
Double degrees
Take advantage of the rising demand for media and communication skills across all industries by combining this course with a second degree in -
- Business to take advantage of rising demand for the combination of digital management and analytical skills with business project and planning roles.
- Information technology to develop a career in web design, graphic design, web application development and more.
- Justice where digital media skills are a valuable addition for roles in law enforcement, government and private sector intelligence and security agencies.
- Law to apply your legal expertise to jobs in the communication industries.
- Science to effectively communicate scientific works with a strong understanding of the field.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates will be ready to excel in a wide variety of roles and positions across the media, entertainment and communication industries. These can include jobs in digital content, media strategy, audience research and digital analytics. These communication roles can even extend broadly through almost any sector, whether that’s for private businesses, government roles or non-profit organisations.
Professional recognition
QUT is a world-leader in media and communication research through the Digital Media Research Centre. If you are a high-achieving student, you may like to consider research pathways including the option to progress to a PhD.
Possible careers
- Advertising and new media professional
- Audience researcher
- Digital communication specialist
- Digital content creator
- Digital content producer
- Marketing officer/manager
- Media industry specialist
- Media planner / buyer
- Media trader
- Media or communications adviser
- Policy development
- Social media manager
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points comprising:
- Six common units - 72 credit points
- A Communication major - 96 credit points from one of the following disciplines:
- Media and Communication Industries
- Journalism
- Digital Advertising
- Public Relations
- Complementary studies - 96 credit points chosen from:
- one 96 credit point second major (Communication second major or Uni-wide second major); OR
- two 48 credit point minors (Communication minor or Uni-wide minor); OR
- one 48 credit point minor and 48 credit points chosen from unit options (electives) (Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning Unit Options or Uni-wide unit option unit); OR
- 96 credit points chosen from unit options (electives) (Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning Unit Options or Uni-wide unit option unit)
- Four QUT You units - 24 credit points comprising 4 x 6 credit points units.
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points comprising:
- Six common units - 72 credit points
- A Communication major - 96 credit points from one of the following disciplines:
- Media and Communication Industries
- Journalism
- Digital Advertising
- Public Relations
- Complementary studies - 96 credit points chosen from:
- one 96 credit point second major (Communication second major or Uni-wide second major); OR
- two 48 credit point minors (Communication minor or Uni-wide minor); OR
- one 48 credit point minor and 48 credit points chosen from unit options (electives) (Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning Unit Options or Uni-wide unit option unit); OR
- 96 credit points chosen from unit options (electives) (Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning Unit Options or Uni-wide unit option unit)
- Four QUT You units - 24 credit points comprising 4 x 6 credit points units.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- KC40
- QTAC code
- 421351
- CRICOS code
- 096577J
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Helping you to get into your course
If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
QUT College Diplomas
As a QUT College Diploma in Creative Industries, Entrepreneurship (creative industries pathway), or Esports (creative industries pathway) graduate you will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Communication within one week after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive up to 1.0 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Creative Industries
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
97.40
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Selection rank
98.10
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
80.90
|
Selection rank
86.00
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
63.40
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Selection rank
71.40
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $16,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $37,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $16,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $34,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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