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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelor of Communication

  • Bachelor

Right people. Right message. Creative communication specialists are increasingly in demand in our fast-paced, ever-changing digital landscape.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
2507, 043736D
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $123,360 total

About this course

Right people. Right message. Creative communication specialists are increasingly in demand in our fast-paced, ever-changing digital landscape.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
7827.75

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

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

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 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.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Communication are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Communication for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest95.2597.25
Median90.0590.05
Lowest77.0579.05
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Prepare yourself for an exciting career in media and communication, in both the private and public sectors.
  • Build a strong foundation in writing, industry engagement, production skills and critical thinking.
  • Develop expertise in multimedia and online content production, social media engagement and analytics, community and stakeholder engagement, and campaign development.
  • Be on the cusp of emerging media platforms and digital methods, and be in demand globally.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Communication and engagement officer
  • Communications manager
  • Communications officer
  • Communications adviser
  • Public relations specialist
  • Public relations and social media manager
  • Digital media product manager
  • Digital media specialist
  • Digital content producer
  • Copywriter

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
76.1%
Overall satisfaction
78%
Skill scale
61.3%
Teaching scale
57.4%
Employed full-time
$54k
Average salary