Overview

The Communication / International Studies course at Western Sydney University examines the relationships of societies, cultures, languages and systems of government within the international system. It will develop your capacity to analyse the historical development of relations among nation states and contemporary political, social and cultural issues, such as globalisation, transnationalism and migration.

The Bachelor of Communication encompasses a wide range of units in the field of communication with a core program of media studies, practice and theory, and specialised Major sequences in advertising, journalism, and public relations.

Your career

As a graduate of this double degree, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Media Buying and Research

Advertising

Production Management

Education and Research

State and Federal Public Services

Policy Development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Reading and Writing

Contemporary Society

Texts and Traditions

Australia and the World

Advertising

Journalism

Media Arts Production

Public Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Development Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 64 other Bachelors in Journalism in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 114850K

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.
If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

Tuition Fee

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International

30960 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30960 AUD per year during 60 months.

At Western all Undergraduate Award programs offer Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) to Domestic Students.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Communication / International Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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