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.

Industries

Media

Marketing

Public relations

Advertising

Film and television

Radio broadcasting.

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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 2025-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-06 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-04 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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 37 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Malaysia

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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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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 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 Fee

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International

30722 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30722 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

16300 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16300 AUD per year during 36 months.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Australia
Malaysia
Mauritius
Singapore

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