Bachelor of Communication (Honours)

This course is tailored for graduates aiming to refine their expertise in communication, social sciences, cultural studies, and creative arts, with a focus on both professional application and research readiness. Opt for this honours degree to enhance your research capabilities in preparation for advanced communication roles or further academic pursuits.

Stand out with our distinctive interdisciplinary approach, combining academic rigour with contemporary societal and cultural relevance. You'll gain advanced knowledge and skills in communication theory and practice, underpinned by hands-on research and project work, guided by leading academics and industry experts.

Expect to develop critical thinking, creativity, and comprehensive project management abilities, all of which are essential for success in digital media, public relations, journalism, policy, advocacy, and various creative sectors.

This course also sets a solid foundation for postgraduate research or a research career, with your specific path influenced by your chosen discipline. Learning is interactive, blending advanced coursework with project-based assignments to ensure practical and theoretical proficiency.

An honours degree in communication provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop their research skills for professional or higher degree communication research or creative practice. Supported by leading researchers, teachers and creative practitioners, students undertake a program of advanced coursework and produce a project relevant to their academic, professional and/or creative major.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

Applicants are admitted to the honours program only if appropriately qualified UTS: Communication academic staff are available for supervision for the thesis component.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL iBT: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score of 65; or C1A/C2P: 185-190 overall with a writing score of 185.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

Applicants are admitted to the honours program only if appropriately qualified UTS: Communication academic staff are available for supervision for the thesis component.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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