Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Communication
232461
Humanities and social sciences
Develop advanced skills in digital media, writing, content creation and communication for diverse platforms. Build creativity and critical thinking to solve problems and adapt to emerging technologies.
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$17400 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Gold Coast
Start Date
Mar 2026
Jul 2026
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

Developed in close consultation with industry, this degree responds to the demand for graduates with a comprehensive suite of communication skills, ready for opportunities in new media. You’ll develop advanced interdisciplinary skills in digital media production, content creation, advanced writing and digital communication, tailored for various platforms including emerging technologies. Students of this degree work alongside and learn from some of the best communication professionals in the country. Critical thinking and creativity are emphasised to develop innovative problem-solving skills. Ethics and social responsibility are at the core of the program. You will also have opportunities for internships, real-world projects, and collaborations with industry leaders. You can choose to major in Strategic Communication or Journalism, as well as pursue a secondary major in complementary fields such as political science and public policy, international relations, creative writing, marketing, events, tourism, Indigenous studies, entrepreneurship and innovation, sport, screen studies, history and languages. By the time you graduate, you’ll be set to take advantage of the full array of contemporary communication career opportunities. With established networks and a professional portfolio of work, prepare to lead innovation and facilitate change in the communication and media industries. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Communication at GU.

Griffith University

Note

Griffith offers a number of admission pathways to your preferred degree. If you don’t meet the minimum ATAR/selection rank for this degree, you may automatically be considered for a place in the Diploma of Communication/Bachelor of Communication. This means you may receive an offer into the Bachelor of Communication which is conditional on successful completion of the Diploma of Communication at Griffith University. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Communication you will be transferred into the second year of the Bachelor of Communication program. Visit Undergraduate Diplomas for more information.

Majors

Journalism, strategic communication. Second majors: creative writing, events, indigenous studies, innovation and entrepreneurship, international relations, marketing, political science and public policy, screen studies, sport management, tourism and travel.

Combined diploma/degrees

Refer to Griffith University entry for: D Communication/B Communication

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

85.10

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

91.10

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

73.95

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

77.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

66.70

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

66.70

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

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Number of students

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Percentage of all students

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Number of students

<5*

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<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

11

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Strategic, corporate, internal, crisis and media communication roles, audio and visual editing, freelance writing, social media management, digital media and content creation in various industries, including government and non-government organisations, not-for-profit, start-ups, creative industries and agencies.

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