Bachelor of Communication
Learn how to channel your intellect, curiosity and creativity to create change in the world. The Bachelor of Communication will launch your career in the dynamic communication and media industry. This unique degree is co-designed, co-developed and co-delivered with alumni and industry partners. You will connect with industry from your first year and work in a collaborative and innovative environment with our lecturers, industry partners and alumni.
Join the ranks of our illustrious communication alumni, including Laura Brown, Hamish MacDonald, Tara Brown, Mel Doyle, Latika Bourke, Alex Cullen, Edwina Bartholomew and Deborah Knight.
Why study with us?
The only degree of its kind in Australia
At Charles Sturt, we've completely reimagined the way communication is taught. you'll learn from academics, industry experts and alumni in physical and virtual environments. Listen to your lectures via podcasts, attend masterclasses and take part in hands-on workshops in our studios and labs.
Become career ready with real-world experience
Your communication degree will prepare you to be industry ready when you graduate. In your first year, you'll respond to briefs from industry developing your core communication skills. In your second year, you'll work in a collaborative environment with your peers, coming up with new ideas to connect with audiences. Then in your third year, you'll launch your career undertaking work placements and real-world projects.
Flexibility that works for you
We've made sure this degree is truly flexible. You can complete your studies in either two and a half years or three years. We've also condensed the timetable into two days so you can more easily balance study, work and life. You can leave with a qualification at the end of each completed year of study if you need to.
Specialisations / Majors
Strategic communication: Design campaigns that engage audiences in an exciting and meaningful way. Explore a career in advertising, public relations, event management, project management and media.
Design and content creation: Develop content across a range of media and work in a world that values connection and creativity. Explore a career in designing, editing and producing content for a variety of audiences.
News and media: Report on the latest breaking news, become an investigative journalist or create content for global news and media organisations. Explore a career in journalism, media and entertainment.
Campus Information
Bathurst, New South Wales
A rich heritage of bushrangers and gold rush days combines with the excitement of the V8 Supercars and numerous local sporting competitions to make Bathurst a great place to live and study. There are also plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to catch up with friends and a busy shopping scene.
Intakes
- July
- March
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Your bachelor's degree in communication will open up career opportunities in a wide range of communication and media settings such as:
- Advertising or public relations professional
- Design and content creator
- Digital and social media strategist
- Event manager
- Journalist
- Marketer
- Project manager
- Television presenter
PSW Opportunity
Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane:
Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates
Other Locations (Regional centres and other regional areas):
International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional
2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum ATAR for course (including adjustment factors)
OR - Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
OR - Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. This includes the Charles Sturt Diploma of General Studies and Charles Sturt Pathway Program.
OR - A completed AQF Certificate III or higher-level qualification or 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification OR Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than 2 years full-time equivalent
OR - Other admissions options Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) Indigenous Access Program (IAP) Charles Sturt Advantage.
For More Infromation Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 0101020
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
77520 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A