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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Communication

  • Bachelor

This course will prepare you for an ever-changing communication sector.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
F35, 115039G
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$15,100 per year / $45,300 total
International Fees
$37,700 per year / $113,100 total

About this course

This course will prepare you for an ever-changing communication sector.

In a crowded media landscape, your challenge is to help organisations build credibility, trust and awareness of their brand with their target audiences.

You'll develop the knowledge and skills for a diverse range of communication fields, including advertising, public relations, digital communication, public affairs and community relations/engagement.

You'll also gain an awareness of strategic communication theories and practices, with a focus on designing advertising and public relations campaigns. And you'll explore contemporary communication planning and practices with an emphasis on ethics, environmental issues, diversity and digital communication.

In your final capstone' unit, you'll engage in a comprehensive, hands-on creative agency experience producing portfolios of industry standard work for real clients.

This course will prepare you for an ever-changing communication sector.

In a crowded media landscape, your challenge is to help organisations build credibility, trust and awareness of their brand with their target audiences.

You'll develop the knowledge and skills for a diverse range of communication fields, including advertising, public relations, digital communication, public affairs and community relations/engagement.

You'll also gain an awareness of strategic communication theories and practices, with a focus on designing advertising and public relations campaigns. And you'll explore contemporary communication planning and practices with an emphasis on ethics, environmental issues, diversity and digital communication.

In your final capstone' unit, you'll engage in a comprehensive, hands-on creative agency experience producing portfolios of industry standard work for real clients.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Don't have an ATAR?

This course doesn't require an ATAR for entry.

Find out how to apply using our Creative Humanities Portfolio Entry pathway.

How to apply

Study locations

Online

Mount Lawley

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

The employment outlook for roles as a communication professional, including in advertising, digital and social media communication, strategic communication, and public relations is growing fast. Throughout this course you'll develop strategic communication skills and practice and learn about roles in fields related to advertising, strategic communication, digital communication, and public relations. Your career options will include Public Relations Officer, Advertising Creative, Account Executive, Communication Strategist, Digital Communications Officer, Media Adviser, Social Media Manager, Corporate Communication Co-ordinator, Digital Content Co-ordinator, and Creative Content Producer.

Possible future job titles

Communication Officer, Digital Communication Manager, Advertising Executive, Advertising Creative Corporate Communication Specialist, Social Media Manager, Reputation Manager, Stakeholder Relationship Manager, Public Relations Professional, Professional Communicator, Content Creator

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
  • Master of Communication (Accelerated Online)
  • Graduate Diploma of Communication (Accelerated Online)
  • Graduate Certificate of Communication (Accelerated Online)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
89.2%
Overall satisfaction
87.7%
Skill scale
92.3%
Teaching scale
36.7%
Employed full-time