- Graduates can work in a range of creative industries
- Industry professionals are involved in course delivery
- Opportunity to undertake a professional placement
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Communication
Award abbreviation: BComn
QTAC code: 011041
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR342
CRICOS code: 058396G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Prepare for creative work in the competitive communication and information industries.
This program is for those who have a broad interest in professional writing, public relations, journalism, creative writing, publishing, and creative advertising. Developed and taught in cooperation with industry, studies have a practical focus that emphasise professional communication and offer a balanced mix of theory, analysis and professional experience. You learn foundation skills in communication studies and then focus on specialised strands. In the final year, work experience is often available in local communication industries.
Majors
Communication majors: Communication studies; creative advertising; creative writing; journalism; public relations.
Career opportunities
Depending on the major selected: journalism, professional writing, public relations, event management, advertising, corporate communication, creative writing, tourism, web editing.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Gregory Nash
Tel: +61 7 5456 5040
Email: Gnash@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 4 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 12 required advanced (200/300 level) communication courses.
- Complete 6 elective courses, 2 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Required introductory courses may count toward some majors and minors.
- Two of the following courses may also be counted towards your 12 advanced courses:
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
COR110 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
COR111 Politics and the Media
Introductory courses (4)
1 required course:
CMN102 Communication and Thought
PLUS select 1 course from:
CMN116 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN120 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN130 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN140 Introduction to Creative Writing
PLUS select 2 introductory (100 level) courses in an area other than Communication from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Advanced courses (12)
Select 12 advanced level (200 or 300 coded) courses from:
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses, 2 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Communication Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Four (4) required introductory level courses
- Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN102 Sustainable Futures |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN116 Applied Futures Studies: Methods, Values and Strategy | |||
| CMN120 Applied Futures Studies: Methods, Values and Strategy | |||
| CMN130 Communication Theory and Practice | |||
| CMN140 Introduction to Creative Writing |
PLUS select 2 introductory level courses in an area other than Communication from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives | |||
| COR110 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| COR111 Introduction to Creative Advertising |
Year 2
- Six (6) required advanced level courses
- Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (6)
Select 6 advanced level courses from:
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Six (6) required advanced level courses
- Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (6)
Select 6 advanced level courses from:
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288