Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Science
Griffith University
CRICOS provider number: 00233E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12076
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
This double degree combines the specialised disciplines of biological, clinical, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences with the skills to communicate these within various professions, and to the broader public.
Alongside scientific expertise, you’ll graduate with a suite of communication, writing and media production skills that will add a critical dimension your career. You’ll confidently navigate the contemporary context for science, where skills in global communication and media are critical. You may also choose to undertake a fourth-year research Honours degree that can lead to a PhD or a career in research. With combine qualifications in arts and science, you will be well-equipped to find broad employment opportunities across the science and technology, commercial and public sectors.
Areas of study
For Communication: Journalism, strategic communication.
For Science: Applied mathematics, archaeology (Brisbane South - Nathan only); biochemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology; chemistry; clinical sciences (Brisbane South - Nathan); ecology, geography; marine biology (Gold Coast); microbiology (Brisbane South - Nathan).
Career opportunities
Depending on your areas of specialisation: social media management; community and stakeholder engagement; digital marketing; public relations; strategic or corporate communications; campaign manager; media analyst; environment consultant; biological, chemical and clinical sciences; chemist or biotechnologist; mathematician or physicist; science education (with further study).
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English (Band 3); Mathematics Standard 2 (Band 3) or Mathematics Advanced (Band 3).
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program.
All applicants
Further information
View all details of this course on the Griffith University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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 2025 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
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.