Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 2 core courses.
• Complete 4 required introductory (100 level) courses.
• Complete 12 required advanced (200/300 level) communication courses.
• Complete 6 elective courses, 2 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
• Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
• Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
• Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Required introductory courses may count toward some majors and minors.
• Two of the following courses may also be counted towards your 12 advanced courses:
  • CMN301 Introduction to Creative Advertising
  • EGL201 Communication and Thought
  • EGL285 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
  • INT270 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.

Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 International Journalism
COR110 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
COR111 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature

Introductory courses (4)

1 required course:
CMN102 Politics and the Media

PLUS select 1 course from:
CMN116 Communication and Thought
CMN120 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN130 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN140 Communication Theory and Practice

PLUS select 2 introductory (100 level) courses in an area other than Communication from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences

Advanced courses (12)

Select 12 advanced level (200 or 300 coded) courses from:

• Communication Studies
• Creative Advertising
• Creative Writing
• Journalism
• Public Relations

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 elective courses, 2 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Study Plan

The Bachelor of Communication Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.

Year 1

• Four (4) required introductory level courses
• Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
• Two (2) core courses:
  One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester

Required courses (4)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN102 Communication Campaign Planning

PLUS select 1 course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN116 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN120 Creative Advertising
CMN130 International Communication
CMN140 Communication Theory and Practice

PLUS select 2 introductory level courses in an area other than Communication from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.

Elective courses (2)

Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
COR109 Introduction to Creative Writing
COR110 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
COR111 Introduction to Journalism

Year 2

• Six (6) required advanced level courses
• Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Required courses (6)

Select 6 advanced level courses from:

• Communication Studies
• Creative Advertising
• Creative Writing
• Journalism
• Public Relations

Elective courses (2)

Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 3

• Six (6) required advanced level courses
• Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Required courses (6)

Select 6 advanced level courses from:

• Communication Studies
• Creative Advertising
• Creative Writing
• Journalism
• Public Relations

Elective courses (2)

Select 2 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288