Bachelor of Communication

All courses provide real-world learning from your first semester, with a job-ready balance of communication skills and creative thinking. Your study will benefit from connection to industry experts through experienced teaching and tutoring staff and guest lecturers. Through your studies you will collaborate with students from other disciplines to provide a richer learning experience that reflects real-world working environments you will experience in your career. You can even submit your university projects for recognition through industry awards.

In the Bachelor of Communication you will choose one of five first majors and then be able customise your course with the flexibility to choose either a second major, two minors or a minor and electives to diversify your knowledge. Your course begins with common units that equip you with skills and knowledge of the theoretical and practical requirements for careers in the communication industries, and provides a platform for advanced study.

With a double degree, you'll gain an even broader range of skills and knowledge and greater career flexibility. This is a popular option for students seeking careers in support roles in the creative industries, or wanting to work in a creative role in other industries. Double degrees are available for digital media, entertainment industries, journalism and professional communication.

QUT's world-leading Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC) is at the forefront of research into emerging technologies, social media and digital communication, and culture. QUT is the only university in Australia that has received the top ranking for communication and media studies in every Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) round since 2010. Our communication degrees are informed by research insights from DMRC to add depth to your studies and provide information on the latest industry trends as well as hands-on experience in current digital communication methods.

All courses provide real-world learning from your first semester, with a job-ready balance of communication skills and creative thinking. You'll get hands-on production experience in industry-standard newsrooms, studios, post-production and editing suites for radio, television, online and print production. You'll have access to the latest AV equipment and software, and 24-hour student computer labs.

Your study will benefit from connection to industry experts through experienced teaching and tutoring staff and guest lecturers. Through your studies you will collaborate with students from other disciplines to provide a richer learning experience that reflects real-world working environments you will experience in your career. You can even submit your university projects for recognition through industry awards.

In the Bachelor of Communication you will choose one of five first majors and then be able customise your course with the flexibility to choose either a second major, two minors or a minor and electives to diversify your knowledge. Your course begins with common units that equip you with skills and knowledge of the theoretical and practical requirements for careers in the communication industries, and provides a platform for advanced study..

With a double degree, you'll gain an even broader range of skills and knowledge and greater career flexibility. This is a popular option for students seeking careers in support roles in the creative industries, or wanting to work in a creative role in other industries. Double degrees are available for digital media, entertainment industries, journalism and professional communication.

QUT's world-leading Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC) is at the forefront of research into emerging technologies, social media and digital communication, and culture. QUT is the only university in Australia that has received the top ranking for communication and media studies in every Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) round since 2010. Our communication degrees are informed by research insights from DMRC to add depth to your studies and provide information on the latest industry trends as well as hands-on experience in current digital communication methods.