Students prepare for creative work in the competitive communication and information industries, building skills 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 emphasises professional communication and offers a balanced mix of theory, analysis and professional experience. Students learn foundation skills in communication and then focus on specialised strands. In the final year, work experience is often available in local communication industries.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Developed and taught in cooperation with industry, studies have a practical focus that emphasises professional communication and offers a balanced mix of theory, analysis and professional experience. Students learn foundation skills in communication and then focus on specialised strands. In the final year, work experience is often available in local communication industries.
Majors
Communication majors: creative advertising; journalism; marketing; public relations.
Career opportunities
Depending on the major selected: journalism, professional writing, public relations, event management, advertising, corporate communication, creative writing, web editing.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 core course.
- Complete 5 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 14 required communication courses towards 2 majors or 1 major and 2 minors.
- Complete 4 elective courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including the core course.
- 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.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core course (1)
1 core course:
COR109 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
Introductory courses (5)
BUS105 Engineering Computer Programming
CMN102 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
CMN120 Special Research Project
CMN130 Regions, Change and Sustainability
CMN140 Introduction to Weather and Climate
Major or minor courses (14)
Select 14 courses toward 2 majors or 1 major and 2 minors from the following:
Majors
Minors
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288