Students are immersed in a range of professional experiences to give them a taste for the media careers to which they are aspiring. At the same time a sound theoretical framework underpins the studies so that students enter the communication and media industries understanding how to perform professional tasks and also knowing why such tasks are important to their work. Graduates could expect to find employment as an Account Manager, Copywriter, Event Coordinator, Journalist, Marketing Manager, Media Buyer or Public Relations Practitioner.
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The Bachelor of Communication program comprises 24 subjects, as follows:
University core subjects (3)Plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement
Required Subjects (9)Students must choose one of the two following options:
Major option - choose one (1) of the following Majors
Minor option - choose one (1) of the following Minors and two (2) General Electives
Plus 2 General Elective subjects chosen from the list of available undergraduate subjects from across the University
General Electives (6)Choice of six (6) General Electives from the list of available undergraduate subjects from across the University. Student can choose to do an additional Major or Minor as an elective choice.
International studentsTo fulfil your student visa requirements, you will need to enrol in 40 credit points per semester.
Domestic studentsMost students undertake four (4) subjects per semester (equivalent to 40 credit points). You may however enrol in fewer subjects and extend your degree over a longer period.
Teaching methodologyBond University's teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.