Bachelor of Communication
Charles Sturt University
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Channel your intellect, curiosity and creativity to create change. The Bachelor of Communication will launch your career in the dynamic and creative world of communication and media. Learn to tell stories that inform, entertain, and inspire. You’ll get a taste of our three majors - news and media, strategic communication, and design and content creation – before choosing an area of specialisation. This unique degree is co-designed, co-developed and co-delivered with alumni and industry partners. You will connect with industry from your first year and work in a collaborative and innovative environment with our lecturers, industry partners and alumni.
Join the ranks of our illustrious communication alumni, including Allison Langdon, Kamin Gok, Ashleigh Raper, Tara Brown, Latika Bourke, Laura Brown, Hamish MacDonald, David Marchese, Karen Ferry, Tara Brown, Mel Doyle, Alex Cullen, Edwina Bartholomew and Deborah Knight.
Areas of study
Digital and social media, journalism, marketing communication and advertising, news and media, public relations, screen media design and production, strategic communication.
Career opportunities
Journalist, public relations strategist, corporate communicator, media writer, media producer, social media content creator, event manager, online communication design and production, communication and media officer, government media adviser, sports media.
Practical experience
Work on-campus in industry-based learning spaces such as community radio station 2MCE-FM, the National Radio News newsroom operating in partnership with the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, a TV and livestreaming studio, and digital production and live performance spaces. Online students can also connect with opportunities to work online and remotely with peers, staff, and project partners. Students undertake an industry internship.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Visit the Charles Sturt University website for current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: English Standard or English Advanced.
Other applicants
Refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the Charles Sturt University website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Study Link
Study Link is Charles Sturt University’s Preparation for University Study program, offering a suite of over 20 short, self-paced subjects that have been designed to help build academic skills, fill knowledge gaps and give you practical experience and confidence in studying online. Study Link subjects help your transition to university study, with dedicated subject coordinators available to help you along the way.
Study Link subjects are non-credit bearing and free for most Australian residents. For more information, visit Study Link on the Charles Sturt University website.