Highlights
- Study at Australia's number 1 ranked university for communication and media studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).
- Master the latest skills in digital trends, audience analysis, media, and data analytics.
- Gain real-world experience through industry placements and learn from Australia’s top news, media, and communication researchers.
- Graduate workforce-ready, with QUT communication graduates in high demand across news organisations, advertising agencies, government roles, and leading global brands.
Why study a Bachelor of Communication?
The QUT Bachelor of Communication enables you to harness the power of media and communication platforms for meaningful global impact across a range of professions and industries.
From your first year, you’ll build essential skills that set you up for success in today’s media, communication, and digital industries. Through six core units, you’ll learn how to collaborate effectively, craft compelling written and visual communication, understand how media works, and explore how audiences think and behave.
You’ll also develop strong digital and data literacy—skills that are in high demand across media, entertainment, news, and creative industries.
These core units introduce you to the major ideas, tools, and ways of thinking that shape the communication field. You’ll gain confidence analysing complex information, understanding the cultural and technological forces behind media, and making ethical, informed decisions in an evolving digital world.
Then by selecting a first major and complementary studies you can specialise with an in demand skill set employers a looking for.
Real-world learning
You’ll be working with industry experts as teachers, real-world clients providing briefs for assessment, and collaborating with other students as you will in the field. Along the way, you’ll learn from industry experts within the world-leading Digital Media Research Centre – QUT's home of groundbreaking insights and strategies in digital media and communications.
Flexible course options
QUT lets you tailor your communication degree to suit your interests. As part of your degree, you’ll undertake a communication first major:
- Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
- Bachelor of Communication (Media and Communication Industries)
- Bachelor of Communication (Promotional Communication)
- Bachelor of Communication (Screen Industries)
You can then add one of the following communication options to your studies:
- a second communication major from the above, OR
- two communication minors (shortened, condensed forms of studying majors) from:
- Strategic Communication
- News and Factual Media
- Media and Society
- Digital Media Analytics
- Social Media Strategy
You may also choose to add a second major, minor or electives from across the university tailored to your interests
Double degrees
With a double degree, you'll gain an even broader range of skills and knowledge and greater career flexibility. You can study communication in a variety of double degree settings:
Highlights
- Study at Australia's number 1 ranked university for communication and media studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).
- Master the latest skills in digital trends, audience analysis, media, and data analytics.
- Gain real-world experience through industry placements and learn from Australia’s top news, media, and communication researchers.
- Graduate workforce-ready, with QUT communication graduates in high demand across news organisations, advertising agencies, government roles, and leading global brands.
Why study a Bachelor of Communication?
The QUT Bachelor of Communication enables you to harness the power of media and communication platforms for meaningful global impact across a range of professions and industries.
From your first year, you’ll build essential skills that set you up for success in today’s media, communication, and digital industries. Through six core units, you’ll learn how to collaborate effectively, craft compelling written and visual communication, understand how media works, and explore how audiences think and behave.
You’ll also develop strong digital and data literacy—skills that are in high demand across media, entertainment, news, and creative industries.
These core units introduce you to the major ideas, tools, and ways of thinking that shape the communication field. You’ll gain confidence analysing complex information, understanding the cultural and technological forces behind media, and making ethical, informed decisions in an evolving digital world.
Then by selecting a first major and complementary studies you can specialise with an in demand skill set employers a looking for.
Real-world learning
You’ll be working with industry experts as teachers, real-world clients providing briefs for assessment, and collaborating with other students as you will in the field. Along the way, you’ll learn from industry experts within the world-leading Digital Media Research Centre – QUT's home of groundbreaking insights and strategies in digital media and communications.
Flexible course options
QUT lets you tailor your communication degree to suit your interests. As part of your degree, you’ll undertake a communication first major:
- Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
- Bachelor of Communication (Media and Communication Industries)
- Bachelor of Communication (Promotional Communication)
- Bachelor of Communication (Screen Industries)
You can then add one of the following communication options to your studies:
- a second communication major from the above, OR
- two communication minors (shortened, condensed forms of studying majors) from:
- Strategic Communication
- News and Factual Media
- Media and Society
- Digital Media Analytics
- Social Media Strategy
You may also choose to add a second major, minor or electives from across the university tailored to your interests
Double degrees
With a double degree, you'll gain an even broader range of skills and knowledge and greater career flexibility. You can study communication in a variety of double degree settings:
As part of this course you must choose a major:
Course pathway options
Graduates of the course/s listed below will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Communication.
Combine your passions
'I found that my degree gives me the opportunity to use my creative side, while helping me to develop as a professional. I feel that it’s important to try and integrate your passions into everyday activities, and my degree choice allows me to do just that. My course is very practical and offers work integrated learning, so I can gain experience in the industry while completing my degree.'
Business and communication student
Customise your degree
'The flexibility of the communication degree was a strong motivator for me choosing to study at QUT. Through selecting majors, minors and complementary study units, you can customise the communication degree to suit your interests and career goals.'
Learn from the best
'I chose to study in the School of Communication at QUT because I understand that it is extremely outstanding in the field and is well known by the industry.'
Real collaboration
'I find that interdisciplinary collaboration is really important. I've met a lot of people with different backgrounds and skills and that allows us to draw together our expertise for our final projects.'
Valuable industry connections
'QUT has forged partnerships with local businesses and organisations, giving students like me the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply our skills in the real world. I've had the chance to work on projects for real clients, which has helped me build my portfolio and given me a taste of what it's like to work in the industry. The co-curricular programs and initiatives offered by QUT have also been invaluable in enhancing my employability and networking skills.'
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and Bachelor of Communication student
Grow your confidence
'One of the best things in my course is how we actually get into the journalism practice, like being in front of the camera and interviewing real people for a real story. This is done with such a great support from tutors that really care about your growth. Doing news stories from scratch really helped push me to build a contact list for journalism and grow confidence as a journalist.'
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) and Bachelor of Science student
Connect with professionals
'QUT gives students a lot of opportunities to enhance our soft skills and career paths through our academic journey. We have lectures with professionals who are working in the media and communications industry, and our professors and tutors often share the information of some events that students can participate in and connect with professionals and peers.'
Bachelor of Communication student
Real-world experiences
'My favourite aspects of the course were the dedicated tutors and my Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience. During my Work Integrated Learning (WIL) unit, I had the privilege of completing work experience at La Boite Theatre. The most valuable takeaway from this experience was acquiring real-life skills in a professional workplace. I had the opportunity to engage with clients, collaborate with team members from various departments, and contribute to administrative tasks. Overall, my WIL experience at La Boite Theatre enriched my skill set and provided valuable insights into working in a theatrical environment.'
Bachelor of Communication graduate
Collaborative, engaging classes
'I enjoy all the units I’m studying. The teachers make it interesting and fun, so it’s always great to come to lectures. I appreciate the collaborative nature of group activities, as they not only enhance my comprehension but also expose me to diverse perspectives. This direct interaction brings the subject matter to life, providing a deeper understanding through real-time exchanges of ideas.'
Bachelor of Communication student
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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
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