Overview

With a Bachelor degree in Communication from the University of the Sunshine Coast , you'll choose to major in Social Media or Journalism, with options to add minors in Strategic Global Communication and Creative and Interactive Advertising or select elective courses that engage your creativity and provide exposure to international skillsets and future work opportunities.

You'll gain a breadth and depth of knowledge in the core communication disciplines. You'll become well-grounded in key themes in global communication and multicultural discourses. You'll become job-ready for a range of media careers including roles in journalism, editing, marketing, corporate, social and community communication.

You'll develop briefs and communication campaigns and work with real clients. You'll gain exposure to industry with work placement opportunities.

Careers

Advertising executive
Content strategist
Copywriter
Corporate communications officer
Creative director
Marketing officer
Public relations officer
Social media manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Entrepreneurship

Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends

Communication for the Creative Professional

Editing for Professionals

Contemporary Global Media and Communication

Digital Journalism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

288 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Sippy Downs, Australia
Strathpine, Australia

Disciplines

Creative Writing Journalism Public Relations View 58 other Bachelors in Journalism in Australia

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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: 058396G

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

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Tuition Fees

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28500 AUD / year

≈ 28500 AUD / year
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17400 AUD / year

≈ 17400 AUD / year

Additional Details

National Students are Commonwealth supported.

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