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Bachelor of Communication

This degree teaches you to communicate across media and organisations.

Compare 9 providers
How long it takes
2 to 3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 50.2
Lowest offered at Deakin University, 2026
How you can study
Online, on campus or a mix
Taught by
9 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Communication asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how people share and receive information
  • curiosity about media, writing and public speaking
  • good written and spoken communication skills
  • a willingness to listen to different points of view

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Bachelor or Diploma?

The Bachelor of Communication is the higher level qualification. The Diploma of Communication is at diploma level.

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Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Content Writer

    Content writers produce the words a business publishes to explain itself, answer customer questions and rank in search, from blog posts and web pages to email and social copy.

    Median pay$89,500

  • Public Relations Officer

    Public relations officers manage how an organisation is seen by the media, the public and the people who matter to it, and step in to protect that reputation when something goes wrong.

    Median pay$106,400

  • Technical Writer

    Technical writers turn technical information, such as how a software feature works or what a system specification requires, into documentation that users, developers and support staff can follow.

    Median pay$89,500

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 9 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Western Sydney University

    Parramatta, Penrith, Sydney City, NSW

    4.2from 1,872 Google reviews

    ATAR
    55.8 lowest
    (65.8 median, 2023)
    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly and supportive
    • Good academic experience and learning

    What to weigh up

    • Admin can be slow to respond

  • Charles Sturt University

    Bathurst, NSW

    4.0from 631 Google reviews

    ATAR
    55.15 lowest
    (60.15 median, 2024)
    How you study
    Online, on campus or a mix
    (full or part time)
    Course page for Charles Sturt University (opens in a new tab)

  • Griffith University

    Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD

    4.3from 1,317 Google reviews

    ATAR
    56.1 lowest
    (63.05 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Fee
    $17,400 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable

    What to weigh up

    • Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • Deakin University

    Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC

    More about Deakin University

    4.4from 2,192 Google reviews

    ATAR
    50.2 lowest
    (60.05 median, 2026)
    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
    • Support services are helpful for students

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • Bond University

    Gold Coast, QLD

    4.4from 303 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Jan 2027
    Fee
    $55,200 a year
    (Full fee)
    Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
    • Small class sizes give personalised attention

    What to weigh up

    • Fees are on the higher side
    • Admissions can be slow to sort out

  • University of South Australia

    Online

    4.3from 216 Google reviews

    How you study
    Online

  • Queensland University of Technology

    Kelvin Grove, QLD

    4.5from 896 Google reviews

    ATAR
    64.5 lowest
    (70.35 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Fee
    $17,210 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Students are friendly and approachable

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
    • Some find staff less helpful

  • The University of Queensland

    St Lucia, QLD

    4.5from 1,654 Google reviews

    ATAR
    77.35 lowest
    (79.35 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Fee
    $14,590 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Course page for The University of Queensland (opens in a new tab)

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Communication.

  • Writing for different audiences
  • Digital media production
  • Media and communication theory
  • Public relations and advertising
  • Journalism and storytelling
  • Communication ethics

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.

How is it different from Diploma of Communication?

The Bachelor of Communication is the higher level qualification. The Diploma of Communication is at diploma level.

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