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| Adjusted Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances). | Unadjusted Entry score not including adjustment factors. | |
|---|---|---|
| ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university. | 65.00 | 57.30 |
To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:
We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.
Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.
USQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average OP/Ranks for this degree's student cohort for Semester 1 from the previous year.
If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet USQ's entry requirements.
You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet USQ's entry requirements.
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.
If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP).
To complete this degree students must complete 24 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.
| Courses to be studied | Units |
|---|---|
| Core courses | 8 |
| 1 x 8-unit Communication and Media Studies major | 8 |
| 1 x second 8-unit major from Bachelor of Communication and Media* or 2 x 4-unit minors from Bachelor of Communication and Media* or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x approved courses |
8 |
| Total | 24 |
*The second 8-unit major or minors can be selected from the Bachelor of Communication and Media or from another USQ undergraduate program such as Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Science.
Refer to the USQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.
Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:
| Study Mode | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Commonwealth supported
The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution. |
AUD 14630 |
|
Domestic full fee paying
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee. |
AUD 23840 |
1 These are indicative annual fees for 2022.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
At USQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.
Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:
| Mode | QTAC Codes |
|---|---|
| Online | 909885 |
| Springfield | 929881 |
| Toowoomba | 909881 |
If you are applying via QTAC, please check our application closing dates.
You may be able to apply directly to USQ if you:
The closing dates for applying directly to USQ are:
More information on applying key dates is available.
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