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Bachelor of Communication (Honours)
Bachelor of Communication (Honours)

Bachelor of Communication (Honours)

  • ID:UoQ610046
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor of Communication with a GPA of 5.5 in all advanced courses from Part A of the BCommun course list and 6 units of advanced courses from Part B of the BCommun course list in the chosen field.

English Requirements

  • IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

  • TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

  • TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

  • Pearson Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.

  • BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

  • CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

  • OET is not accepted.

Course Information

Develop advanced skills and knowledge in communication theory, research, policy and practice in this interdisciplinary program.

This Honours program is an extra year of study which follows on from the Bachelor of Communication. It is designed to prepare you for a lifetime of creative and critical use of media and communication.

The program is based on a combination of coursework and research in a relevant area of communication. The aim of the program is to round off the learning experiences you gained at an undergraduate level by providing you with opportunities for research and leadership under close supervision. You will research a communication-related issue in-depth and present your findings in the form of a thesis.

The knowledge and skills you will develop are widely valued and can be used in a variety of careers that require strong communication abilities.

CRICOS CODE: 081758E

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Complete 16 units comprising:

8 units for all BCommun(Hons) Research Courses, and

8 units for all BCommun(Hons) Thesis Course

BCommun(Hons) Research Courses

  • Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:

  • Topics in Journalism and Communication Studies

  • Research Methods & Project Management

BCommun(Hons) Thesis Course

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:

  • Communication & Cultural Studies Dissertation

  • Commences in Semester 1, and completes in Semester 2 (two semesters duration)

  • Communication & Cultural Studies Dissertation

  • Commences in Semester 2, and completes in Semester 1 (two semesters duration)

  • Honours Research Thesis

  • Offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2 (one semester duration)

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Digital content producer

  • Social media manager

  • Copywriter

  • Broadcast producer

  • Content producer

  • Marketing coordinator

  • Corporate communications officer

  • Broadcaster

  • Correspondent/Journalist

  • Public relations professional

 

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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