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Bachelor of Communications

  • Bachelor

Gain expertise in communications, media, and design, with practical skills using industry-level equipment. Choose specialisations and complete a capstone project in your final year.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
B-MASCOMS, 018629D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$17,000 per year
International Fees
$35,830 per year / $107,490 total
ATAR
70

About this course

Overview

In this course you'll gain expertise in a variety of communications areas. You'll study subjects in media, design and business, and gain foundational knowledge in media and corporate communications.

You'll also develop critical thinking and practical skills, using commercial-level equipment to produce content for print, radio, film, television and online media.

In your first year you'll be introduced to the different spokes of communications and study optional units that reflect or refine your learning in specific communication areas.

In your second and third years you'll choose two specialisations to study: one media specialisation and one design and communications specialisation, or two media specialisations.

Your final year culminates in a capstone unit where you will work on an applied project in groups.

Media Specialisations
  • Corporate Screen Production
  • Journalism
  • Web Media
Design and Communications Specialisations
  • Digital Experience Communication
  • Graphic Communication
  • Marketing Communication
  • Photography Communication
  • Pre-Masters Journalism
  • Public Relations Communication

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

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

ATAR pathway

  • Guaranteed ATAR: 70
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.
  • Desirable WACE subjects: There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Alternative pathways

  • Portfolio entry: Available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio.
  • UniReady: The UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
  • Certificate IV + English Competency: The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. You must also meet English language proficiency.
  • Indigenous applicant: Bridging courses are available for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
  • STAT entry: The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

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

Career pathways

What jobs can the Communications course lead to?

Careers

  • 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

Course structure

Course outline

In your first year you'll be introduced to the different spokes of communications and study optional units that reflect or refine your learning in specific communication areas.

In your second and third years you'll choose two specialisations to study: one media specialisation and one design and communications specialisation, or two media specialisations.

Your final year culminates in a capstone unit where you will work on an applied project in groups.

Media Specialisations
  • Corporate Screen Production
  • Journalism
  • Web Media
Design and Communications Specialisations
  • Digital Experience Communication
  • Graphic Communication
  • Marketing Communication
  • Photography Communication
  • Pre-Masters Journalism
  • Public Relations Communication

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

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

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

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at Curtin University.
85.1%
Overall satisfaction
86.3%
Skill scale
79.5%
Teaching scale
57.4%
Employed full-time
$56.7k
Average salary