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Overview

  • Extend your undergraduate studies to specialise in a more focused program of study.
  • Undertake a research project with a written thesis with optional creative work.
  • Could lead to a Masters or Doctorate degree.
QUT course code KK56
Attendance Full-time
Course duration 1 year full-time
Start month 2013 February
Delivery On campus
  • Kelvin Grove
Faculty
  • Creative Industries Faculty
Course contact Enquire
CRICOS code072978A
Careers
  • Academic
  • Advertising Professional
  • Educator
  • Government Officer
  • Information Officer
  • Internet Professional
  • Marketing Officer/Manager
  • Media Industry Specialist
  • Organisational Communication Specialist
  • Policy Officer
  • Public Servant
  • Publishing Professional
  • Teacher
  • Web Designer

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Details

Honours programs are an extension of undergraduate studies allowing you to specialise in your chosen field of study and explore a more focused program of activity.

In many cases honours leads to research higher degree studies; however you will develop advanced competencies, skills and analytical abilities which are applicable to many types of employment in the creative industries.

Units

Course structure

You will undertake a unit in research design, an approved elective and a workshop related to your research. Your research project will culminate in a written thesis, creative work, or combination of these.

Entry requirements


Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall90.0

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Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!

You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.

IELTS test

Additional entry requirements

Entry to this course requires satisfactory completion of a bachelor degree in a relevant field of study from QUT, or a comparable degree from another institution, with a GPA of 5.5 or above (on a 7-point scale). Normally students will apply within the final year of their pass degree.

All applicants for Honours must provide the Faculty with a proposed project topic and short summary of the project and have identified a prospective supervisor from within their field of study. These applications are then subject to approval by the relevant Portfolio Director or other senior Faculty staff member.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

2013: $11,300 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

These scholarships are available for this course:

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Apply

How to apply for Bachelor of Media and Communication (Honours)

You apply directly to QUT for all our honours courses.

Are you ready to submit your application?

You're ready if you have:

  1. Checked important dates - the honours application form needs to be submitted for approval in December
  2. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  3. Checked course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
  4. Found a supervisor
  5. Discussed your options and developed your topic
  6. Written your research proposal
  7. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  8. Collected supporting documents (see application form)

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

Apply for honours admission