OpenBachelor degreeCommunication and Media Studies, nec

Bachelor of Communication (Business)

ProviderBond University
Course code: QTACHS-20005BDUniversityStudy area: Communication and Media Studies, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesMay 2026 · Gold Coast · QLD

Course overview

Communication skills are in high demand in all fields, such as marketing, advertising, public relations, journalism, social media, film and television, computer animation, user interface design, human resources, corporate training, and professional writing. The Bachelor of Communication (Business) offers you foundational studies in communication and media with a specialist major in Marketing. This flexible program offers opportunities to personalise your learning through an optional specialty major or minor from one of ten communication areas: advertising, communication and society, corporate storytelling, creative writing, digital media, film and television, journalism, media studies, social media, and public relations. As part of your studies, you may produce marketing strategies and advertising and public relations campaigns for real clients, as well as blogs, podcasts, published media stories, and websites. You will also gain sound insight into human society in various contexts including gender, interpersonal, and intercultural communication. Some career outcomes for Bachelor of Communication (Business) graduates are social media marketing specialist, communications officer, marketing communication and public relations specialist, strategic communication manager, sales representative, campaign manager, research communications officer, copywriter, and web developer.

Course record

Majors
Compulsory major (1 of): Marketing Optional major: Advertising; Corporate Storytelling; Creative Writing; Digital Media; Film and Television; Journalism; Media Studies (Communication); Public Relations; Social Media (Communication)
Career Opportunities
Marketing strategist, Social media manager, Brand strategist, Journalist

Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students176
#2025
Higher education entry43 · 24%
24%
School leavers (ATAR)27 · 15%
15%
Secondary education71 · 41%
41%
Vocational pathway13 · 7%
7%
International students22 · 13%
13%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Gold CoastQLDJanuary 2026
  • Gold CoastQLDMay 2026
  • Gold CoastQLDSeptember 2025
  • Gold CoastQLD