Bachelor of Communication

The Bachelor of Communication at UQ puts you at the centre of the contemporary information society and economy. You will develop knowledge of communication and communication processes. You will also become a more effective communicator.

Communication straddles many aspects of life and work. In the core courses you will develop understanding and skills in a number of areas ? visual, written, multimedia and spoken and interpersonal communication ? and in researching and exploring communications.

You then specialise by choosing a major in Communication and Culture, Public Relations, Mass Communication or Organisational Communication.

To complete your program, you choose free electives, a second major, or a smaller minor in one of the four areas or in Advertising, Interaction Design, or Health Communication. All combine practice and theory and provide a platform for either employment or further study.

Communication is an expanding area of employment and the Bachelor of Communication is a preparation for careers in public relations, advertising, media planning and analysis; film and television; web design and management; business communication; health promotion, and many more. Further study can lead to careers in teaching communication at all levels.

For entry into undergraduate programs at The University of Queensland, applicants must have:
1. Completed recognised upper secondary or comparable Year 12 studies to the required standard. Note that some programs have a limited quota for students. In these instances the required standard is a minimum and a higher standard may be required to gain entry.
2. Satisfied English language requirements
3. Satisfied individual program requirements (ie. specific subject prerequisites, audition or interview). Find out specific program requirements on the relevant program page on the University Programs and Courses website.

Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Meeting minimum entry requirements does not guarantee entry to the University's undergraduate programs.

Bachelor of Communication

Honours:

Available as an extra year of study.
An honours year can either involve an additional year of study or can be awarded based on your academic performance in a program (depending on the program). Completing honours provides an insight into the world of further academic study, often offering the opportunity to develop research skills and additional expertise in your chosen career area.

Study options:
Graduates can undertake further study leading to Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral degrees.

The 2009 indicative first year international fee for the Bachelor of Communication is AUD$19,625

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading learning and research institutions internationally-renowned for its highly-awarded teaching staff, world-acclaimed researchers and superior campus facilities and services.

The University of Queensland welcomes international students to a friendly community that comprises more than 40,700 students, including 8,700 international students from over 110 countries.

Internationally renowned for its highly-awarded teaching staff, acclaimed researchers and superior campus facilities and environment, UQ boasts a longstanding reputation for quality and excellence, which is reinforced by affiliations with prestigious national and international groups.

The University of Queensland is a founding member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) — an alliance of Australian universities committed to maintaining the highest international standards. UQ is also one of only three Australian members of Universitas 21, an elite international network of leading research-intensive universities.

The University of Queenslandalso consistently performs well in respected national and international rankings of university academic and research performance. In 2009, the UK's Times Higher Education Supplement ranked UQ 41st among world institutions. At a national level, UQ was independently ranked as one of Australia’s best universities in the 2009 edition of The Good Universities Guide. UQ was awarded the maximum five-star rating for three key performance indicators, including research grants, research intensivity and toughness to get in (St Lucia campus).

In addition to this, UQ excels in teaching, and has won more Australian Awards for University Teaching than any other university.

The University of Queensland is also rated one of the top three research universities in Australia and leads industry collaboration and research funding. UQ’s impressive research portfolio includes over 130 research centres, including the Queensland Brain Institute, Sustainable Minerals Institute, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology, UQ Diamantina Institute for Cancer, Immunology and Metabolic Medicine, and the Institute for Social Science Research.

A comprehensive range of high quality programs are offered to UQ students, which are career-focused, exciting, and relevant to industry. UQ offers:

More than 350 full-degree programs - available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with some popular areas of study including: Agriculture, Animal Studies, Arts (humanities), Business, Economics, Engineering, Health, IT, Law, Science, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Tourism, and Veterinary Science and many more.

Student Support Services

The University of Queensland understands the concerns that may confront international students who are far from home and often separated from family and friends; thus, the University has a highly evolved support structure to assist international students during the settling-in period and throughout their entire stay.

UQ students have access to a range of excellent support services from the moment they arrive in Brisbane. UQ’s Accommodation Services assist international students find suitable accommodation, including temporary accommodation, and also offer an airport pick up service.

Other services and facilities include:

• Free academic and communication preparation programs

• Fully-equipped libraries

• Up-to-date IT facilities

• Excellent sporting and recreational facilities

There is a wide range of things to do around UQ, such as: over 150 clubs and societies; concerts, ceremonies & public lectures; libraries, museums, and art collections; and numerous sporting activities to watch or join.

UQ’s Student Services are committed to helping students, providing an integrated professional service in the areas like careers and employment, learning assistance, personal counselling, disability support, financial services, and international student support.

Bachelor of Communication