Overview

During this Bachelor of Communications degree from Curtin University you’ll study subjects in media, design and business, gaining foundational knowledge in media and corporate communications and the scope to specialise in two fields of your choice.

You’ll also develop critical thinking and practical skills, using commercial-level equipment to produce content for print, radio, film, television and online media.

In your first year you’ll be introduced to the different spokes of communications and study optional units that reflect or refine your learning in specific communication areas.

In your second and third years, you’ll choose two specialisations to study: one media specialisation and one design or business specialisation, or two media specialisations.

Career

Public relations officer

Market researcher

Media and communications consultant

Web communications consultant

Production coordinator

Web developer

Internet project manager

Marketing manager

Content creator

Media liaison officer

Filmmaker

Photographer

Advertising / creative advertising specialist

Cinematographer

Internet analyst

Website manager.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic and Professional Communications

Culture to Cultures

Web Communications

Engaging Media

Design Computing

Digital Design

Journalism - Broadcast

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00 , National

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International students deadline:

For countries listed separately on the website, 10 weeks before start date.

All other countries, 5 weeks before start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Pierre, Mauritius
Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Design Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 018629D

Curtin UnCompleted year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or

Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway - This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70

Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

UniReady - If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

Certificate IV + English Competency - The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35830 AUD / year

≈ 35830 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15500 AUD / year

≈ 15500 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Funding

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Australia
Mauritius

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