Bachelor of Communication

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.

View the Bachelor of Communication - Program Structure and Sequencing

The Bachelor of Communication program comprises 24 subjects, as follows:

• Critical Thinking and Communication
• Leadership and Team Dynamics
• Ethical Thought and Action

Plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement

• Foundations of Content Creation
• Introduction to Communication
• Strategic Speaking and Writing
• Communication in the Workplace
• Mass and Popular Media
• Interpersonal Communication
• Introduction to Research Methods
• Digital Media and Society
• Capstone Project

Students must choose one of the two following options:

Major option - choose one (1) of the following Majors

• Advertising
• Communication and Society
• Corporate Storytelling
• Creative Writing
• Digital Media
• Film and Television
• Journalism
• Media Studies (Communication)
• Public Relations
• Social Media (Communication)

Minor option - choose one (1) of the following Minors and two (2) General Electives

• Advertising
• Communication and Society
• Corporate Storytelling
• Creative Writing
• Digital Media
• Film and Television
• Journalism
• Media Studies
• Public Relations
• Social Media

Plus 2 General Elective subjects chosen from the list of available undergraduate subjects from across the University

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.

To fulfil your student visa requirements, you will need to enrol in 40 credit points per semester.

Most 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.

Bond 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.