Bachelor of Communication (Honours) (BCommun(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2237
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Communication or equivalent with a GPA of 5.0 in advanced core courses in the relevant major and completion of an appropriate research methods course.
AQF level
AQF level 8
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 Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2237
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Communication or equivalent with a GPA of 5.0 in advanced core courses in the relevant major and completion of an appropriate research methods course.
CRICOS Code: 081758E
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
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 Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries 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 (Honours)?
The Honours program is based on a combination of coursework and a research thesis in the area of Communication. This degree develops advanced skills and knowledge in Communication theory, research, policy and practice. It is an interdisciplinary program that enables students to study within and across schools that specialise in various areas of Communication.
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 (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is available as part of the standard program awarded based on a cumulative weighted GPA. For details refer to the Program Rules.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Communication or equivalent with a GPA of 5.0 in advanced core courses in the relevant major and completion of an appropriate research methods course.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Communication or equivalent with a GPA of 5.0 in advanced core courses in the relevant major and completion of an appropriate research methods course.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 081758E
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
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 (Honours)
Careers
Graduates are prepared for a range of careers in: mediation/dispute/crisis consultancy, communication management in government and commercial agencies; interactive multi-media design and web management; advertising; negotiation and advocacy; on-line publishing and new media communications; media administration; organisational communication, strategic communication and public relations; publicist and campaign management; media policy, planning and management; mass media research; publishing, magazine and corporate publication writing; web-based education; information management; events management; communication technology.
Program rules for the Bachelor of Communication (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Communication (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Communication (Honours), 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 16 units from the program list.
An honours student must have the thesis topic approved by the head of the appropriate school and the executive dean.
The thesis must be presented by the end of the final teaching week in the semester in which the student is to complete honours.
Refer to BCommun rules for further information.
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.
