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 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
  • EGL201 International Relations: Theory and Practice
  • EGL285 Politics of the USA
  • INT270 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics

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 Security
COR110 Politics and the Media
COR111 Politics and Security in East Asia

Introductory courses (4)

1 required course:
CMN102 Internship in Politics and Public Policy

PLUS select 1 course from:
CMN116 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
CMN120 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
CMN130 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
CMN140 International Relations: 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 Business Law and Ethics

PLUS select 1 course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN116 Management and Organisational Behaviour
CMN120 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
CMN130 Accounting Principles
CMN140 Informatics for Financial Professionals

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 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
COR110 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
COR111 Forces of Change in International Politics

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