Leading-edge communication for a changing world
Want to future-proof your career? Communication is one of the most in-demand skills across all industries. In a changing global economy, organisations are looking for professionals who can communicate strategically and effectively across a range of audiences, channels and media.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
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Want to future-proof your career? Communication is one of the most in-demand skills across all industries. In a changing global economy, organisations are looking for professionals who can communicate strategically and effectively across a range of audiences, channels and media.
The Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication) prepares you to take advantage of this demand, with a broad skillset that includes written, visual and audio communication. You’ll study the foundations of communication theory and its application across a range of fields, including social media, public relations, journalism, publishing and more.
In this program you will:
- Learn the foundations of communication, storytelling and entrepreneurship, and how to use them in professional and global contexts.
- Build practical experience in communication research, content curation, and campaign development and implementation.
- Understand the changing communication needs of a range of groups, including corporate businesses, non-profits and social change organisations.
- Gain hands-on experience through your choice of industry project.
Career opportunities:
- Social media specialist
- Content strategist
- Communications manager
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Speech writer
- Professional speaker
- Technical writer
- Organisational communication
- Political, NGO, and activist communication
Program structure
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
CMN101 Research in Health Care
CMN106 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
CMN107 Quantitative Research Methods
COR109 Special Project: Evaluating Practice Knowledge
Developing and Graduate courses (12) 144 units
CMN204 Special Project: Translating Knowledge into Practice
CMN213 Research Project A
CMN228 Research Project B
CMN252 Research Project C
CMN276 Research Project F
CMN309 Research Design: Methodology and Literature Review
CMN313 Coursework 1 Hons School of Communication & Creative Industries
CMN314 Coursework 2 Hons School of Communication & Creative Industries
CMN315 Coursework 3 Hons School of Communication & Creative Industries
EGL201 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
EGL206 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
SUS202 Introduction to Professional Communication
Elective courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 courses (96 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. 2 electives (24 units) must be developing and graduate (200/300 coded) level courses. Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete courses in the available Communication disciplines.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses