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    Communications

    Curtin University

    Curtin University

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    Australia, Perth

    University RankQS Ranking
    175

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    018629D

    Campuses

    Curtin Perth

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines26-Feb-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 33,487  / year
    Next Intake 26-Feb-2025

    Communications

    About

    This broad-based degree provides training for traditional media and communication roles, and will also prepare you for emerging roles that may not yet exist in these fields.

    Youll study various subjects in media, design and business, gaining foundational knowledge in media and corporate communications, and the scope to specialise in two fields of your choice.

    Youll develop your critical thinking and practical skills, using commercial-level equipment to produce content for print, radio, film, television and online media.

    Youll build an extensive portfolio of work and have opportunities to connect with industry professionals,so you can graduate ready for a range of positions in the communications industry.

    In your first year youll be introduced to the different spokes of communications and study optional units that reflect or refine your learning in specific communication areas.

    In your second and third years, youll choose two specialisations to study: one media specialisation and one design or business specialisation, or two media specialisations.

    Media specialisations

    • Corporate Screen Production
    • Journalism
    • Web Media.

    Design or business specialisations

    • Digital Design
    • Graphic Communication
    • Photography
    • Marketing Foundations
    • Public Relations.

    See our handbook for more course information.

    Why study

    • You can tailor the degree to suit your interests. This course offers more specialisations than other communications degrees in Western Australia.
    • You'll learn broad knowledge in communications, but also specialised knowledge and skills in your two chosen streams.
    • The course flexibility means you can usually change streams without adding extra time to your degree.

    How this course will make you industry ready

    • You'll develop skills and knowledge in traditional and emerging media and communication roles.
    • You'll develop industry-ready skills by using commercial level equipment to produce content.
    • You'll build a portfolio of work and have opportunities to meet industry professionals.

    Student profile

    View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

  • evaluate and apply theoretical frameworks to the fields of media and communication
  • exercise initiative and creativity in professional practice
  • develop effective communication and practical skills necessary for digital competence and media literacy
  • utilise knowledge and skills in media and communication to engage with the complexity of global conditions, as well as the social, cultural, political, economic and technological shifts around media
  • develop cultural capabilities to engage respectfully with First Peoples and people of all cultures, and demonstrate respect for Indigenous perspectives and all cultures in their community and professional practice
  • initiate, design, deliver and promote industry-standard outcomes relevant to the two chosen specialisations, and with ethical practices in mind
  • Requirements

    Entry Requirements

  • General Secondary Education Certificate with 60%
  • English Program Requirements

    If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

    Career

    Careers

    • Public relations officer
    • Market researcher
    • Media and communications consultant
    • Web communications consultant
    • Production coordinator
    • Web developer
    • Internet project manager
    • Marketing manager
    • Content creator
    • Media liaison officer
    • Filmmaker
    • Photographer
    • Advertising / creative advertising specialist
    • Cinematographer
    • Internet analyst
    • Website manager.

    Industries

    • Media
    • Marketing
    • Public relations
    • Advertising
    • Film and television
    • Radio broadcasting.

    Fee Information

    +estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load


    Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
    Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 33,487 

    How to Apply

    Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

    If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

    Recognised translation services

    • National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
    • The Awarding institution
    • A Notary Public Office
    • The official Government body
    • An official and accredited translator*

    *Official translations are subject to review.

    If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

    Applying online: Use the ‘Apply now’ button on the relevant course page and following the prompts.

    Applying by mail or email: Download the International application for admission form [.pdf – 307 kB].

    If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

    If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

    If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment ­– a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

    Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

    See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.

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