Bachelor of Communication (BCommun)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2236
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Email: sbs@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 7487
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2236
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 043736D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy)
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Communication?
Communication at UQ puts you at the centre of the contemporary information society and economy. You will develop knowledge of communication and communication processes. You will also become a more effective communicator.
Communication straddles many aspects of life and work. In the core courses you will develop understanding and skills in a number of areas: visual, written, multimedia and spoken and interpersonal communication and in researching and exploring communications.
You then specialise by choosing a major in Communication and Culture, Public Relations, Mass Communication or Organisational Communication.
To complete your program, you choose free electives, a second major, or a smaller minor in one of the four areas or in Advertising, Interaction Design, or Health Communication. All combine practice and theory and provide a platform for either employment or further study.
Communication is an expanding area of employment and the Bachelor of Communication is a preparation for careers in public relations, advertising, media planning and analysis; film and television; web design and management; business communication; health promotion, and many more. Further study can lead to careers in teaching communication at all levels.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Communication.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Communication
- Communication, Media and Culture Major
- Mass Communication Major
- Organisational Communication Major
- Public Relations Major
Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of Communication
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 043736D
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy)
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Communication
Careers
Communication graduates are suited to a variety of career opportunities, including:
# Mediation/dispute/crisis consultancy
# Communication management in government and commercial agencies
# Interactive multimedia design and web management
# Advertising
# Media administration
# Organisational communication
# Strategic communication and public relations
# Publicity and campaign management
# Publishing, magazine and corporate publication writing
# Writing for the media
# Event management
# Web-based education
Program rules for the Bachelor of Communication
To complete the Bachelor of Communication
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Communication, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #48 comprising:
- #16 of compulsory core courses from the BCommun List;
- #16 from one of the Major areas; and
- #16 of electives which could consist of one of the following options:
- free electives, or
- another major, or
- a communication minor and #8 free elective courses.
- and at least #28 must be at advanced level
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
