English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old
With Griffith University's Bachelor of Communication and Journalism/Bachelor of Business you can multiply your career options. In as little as four years, you can graduate with two degrees and a unique skill set that will give you an edge in the employment market.
Developed in close consultation with industry, the Bachelor of Communication and Journalism will produce communication specialists who understand the diversity and complexity of the contemporary communication and media landscape and are able to thrive within it.
Specifically designed to respond to the demand for graduates who are ready for the challenges and opportunities of next generation media and associated industries, this degree will equip students with a comprehensive set of advanced writing skills, multimedia production abilities, and the capacity to think both laterally and creatively.
Through the Bachelor of Business you will gain a solid foundation in all aspects of business and develop an understanding of the social, cultural and political dimensions of business. You will enhance this knowledge with further expertise and experience in your areas of interests.
Business majors
Asian Business
Behavioural Science
Employment Relations
Event Management
Human Resource Management
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
International Business
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Management
Marketing
Real Estate and Property Development
Sport Management
Sustainable Business
Tourism Management
Students can also choose not to complete a major, selecting from a range of courses that provide broad knowledge for a career in business management.
CRICOS CODE: 097692J
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Learning Period, Course
Tri 1, Introduction to Communication and Journalism - 1505LHS
Tri 2,3, Engaging Australia and the Asia-Pacific - 1005GBS
Tri 1, Research and Writing for Journalism - 1507LHS
Tri 1,3, The Purpose of Business - 1004GBS
Tri 2,3, Why Money Matters - 1006GBS
Tri 1,3, The Future of Work - 1007GBS
Tri 2, Communication: Theory and Scholarship - 1511LHS
Tri 2, Communication Performance - 1512LHS
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Learning Period, Course
Tri 1, Empowering the Professional Communicator - 1509LHS
Tri 1,3, Business Decision-Making - 1008GBS
Tri 2,3, Grand Challenges for Business - 1009GBS
Tri 1,3, Media Law - 2513LHS
Tri 1,2 or 3, Business major courses
Tri 1,2 or 3, Extended Business major courses
Tri 1,2 or 3, Business courses (for students electing to not complete a major)
Tri 2, Digital Media and Portfolio Production - 1513LHS
Tri 2, Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship - 2508LHS
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Learning Period, Course
Tri 1, Ethical Communication - 2505LHS
Tri 1, Global Journalism, Media and Communication - 2506LHS
Tri 2,3, Media Relations - 2515LHS
Tri 2,3, Accounting (Extended) Business major courses
Tri 1,2 or 3, Free-choice electives
Tri 1,2 or 3, Business major courses
Tri 1,2 or 3, Extended Business major courses
Tri 1,2 or 3, Business courses (for students electing to not complete a major)
Tri 2, Digital Audio Media Production - 2523LHS
Year 4
You must complete the following courses:
Learning Period, Course
Tri 1, Advanced Digital Media Production - 3502LHS
Tri 1,2 or 3, Business major courses
Tri 1,2 or 3, Extended Business major courses
Tri 1,2 or 3, Business courses (for students electing to not complete a major)
Tri 1,2, Creating Better Business - 3103GBS
Tri 1,2 or 3, Free-choice electives
Tri 1,2 or 3, Extended Business major courses
Tri 2, Communication for Social and Environmental Change Project - 3503LHS (see Note 1)
Communication and Journalism
Occupations include: social media coordinator, community and stakeholder engagement officer, digital marketing specialist, communications officer, events manager, social media manager, public relations consultant, public relations professional, strategic communications specialist, media liaison officer, campaign manager, media analyst, promotions officer, copywriter, journalist, reporter, producer, researcher, editor freelance writer, corporate promotions and communications.
Business
No major option
A business degree gives you the foundation to take your career just about anywhere. You will be prepared to use your extensive business skills in a range of increasingly diverse settings including not-for-profit, government and corporate organisations.
Asian Business
You will find career opportunities in government, businesses with overseas profiles, international aid and other non-governmental organisations, news and media organisations, and the education industry in Asia.
Behavioural Science
You will find career opportunities in government, private enterprise and not-for-profit organisations across various disciplines including marking and advertising, human services, healthcare, economics, policy development, research and evaluation of programs and services.
Employment Relations
You will be able to work as an employment relations manager or consultant, or in roles dealing with workplace planning and policy, managerial strategy, industrial advocacy, occupational health and safety, and workplace negotiation.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
As a graduate of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship major, our courses highlight the ways you can create and develop innovative ideas that enable scale and societal impact. You will have an understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset, ways to identify or create opportunities and the strategic and operational issues in firm creation. Create your own career by starting your own lifestyle or high-potential startup, be entrepreneurial while working in a family business or being an intrapreneur within someone's business.
Event Management
You will be well prepared for an exciting career working for event and conference organisers in the sport, tourism, marketing, media and cultural sectors as well as coordinating and managing government event portfolios.
Human Resource Management
You will graduate with a degree recognised by the Australian Human Resources Institute and be prepared for a career as a human resource manager or consultant. Human resource professionals work in many sectors including business management, counselling, workforce planning and policy, and recruiting and training staff for the public and private sectors and non-government organisations.
International Business
You will be prepared to work with international trade and investment organisations or in the public and private sectors in management, strategic planning, research, corporate government relations, global operations and public relations.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
You will be able to work as a logistics and supply chain manager, purchasing manager, business or strategy manager, or export and import operations manager. Career opportunities exist in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
Management
Good managers are needed across all sectors and in businesses of all sizes. With this qualification, you can apply your business management knowledge to an area of personal interest and find work in roles as a business manager in human resources, strategy, planning and policy, and training and development.
Marketing
You will be able to work in any industry or organisation that needs to promote its products or services, including entertainment and fashion, tourism, advertising, public relations, and business consulting. You might work as a brand manager, marketing manager, advertising account manager, market research analyst, public relations manager, or sales manager.
Real Estate and Property Development
The property sector is expanding in Australia and around the world, creating a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial, residential and tourism sectors of the real estate and property management industries. You will be prepared for a career in property finance, development and investment, real estate agency management, project management, and marketing and promoting real estate.
Sport Management
Sport is big business. You will find opportunities in government departments, local, national and international sporting clubs and event management organisations. There are also positions in sport tourism, marketing, media and athlete representation.
Sustainable Business
Increasingly, public and private sector organisations are hiring sustainability and corporate social responsibility specialists. As this field continues to grow, you will find more and more career opportunities in a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors and with non-government organisations.
Tourism Management
With this qualification, you could travel the world. Tourism managers are employed by destination marketing organisations and all levels of government throughout Australia and internationally. You will be able to work on major tourism infrastructure and planning projects, shaping the visitor experience in tourism destinations.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
