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Bachelor of Communication Major Communication & Media Studies
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 5864
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 15200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 15/68
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 15280
  • On-campus
    AUD 18080

What will I study?

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
plus 12 x First Major 12
plus 8 x Second Major

8
or 2 x 4 -unit Minors
Total 24

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Required Courses:
CMS1000Communication and Scholarship
CMS1010Introduction to Communication Studies
JRN2010News Literacy
PRL1002Principles and Practice of Public Relations
Communication and Media Studies Major:
CMS1012Introduction to Media Studies
CMS2017    Australian Television
CMS2018Audience and Industry
CMS2019Global Hollywood
CMS2022Communication and Power
CMS3001Global Conflict Communication
CMS3013New Media
JRN3006Media Law and Ethics
  or
PRL2004Issues in Organisational Communication

Other majors

Other majors for the Bachelor of Communication include: Journalism and Public Relations.