Griffith University
Bachelor of Communication
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Communication is offered through Open Universities Australia (OUA). Students will qualify for this degree after the completion of at least eight Griffith units along with two majors of six units each, chosen from either Business Communication, Creative Writing, Journalism, Public Relations or Screen and Media Studies, plus the core units, associated prerequisites, and the required number of free-choice electives.
As an Open Universities Australia student, you are not required to study on-campus. You may complete the Bachelor of Communication entirely off-campus through Open Universities Australia. To be classed as a full-time student, you must enrol in at least two units per study period.
If you commenced your studies from 2016, you will have up to 8 years to complete your program. If you commenced your studies prior to 2016, you will have up to 10 years to complete your program.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for an offer of admission made through Open Universities Australia (OUA) for a Commonwealth Supported Place at Griffith University, an applicant must:
- Meet the criteria for a domestic Australian student;
- AND have one of the following:
- Have completed at least two OUA undergraduate units with a minimum GPA of 4.0 completed within the last 12 months at the time of application for admission
- Achieved a minimum ATAR/Rank of 65.00 through the completion of senior secondary studies
- Achieved a minimum assessed Rank of 65.00 through the completion of studies in an accepted qualification
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Communication will prepare you for the following roles.
Editor
An Editor makes changes to written work before it is published. You might correct errors, check facts or reduce the size of a written piece. Editor...
Communications Adviser
A Communications Adviser provides guidance on the release of information for a large organisation or business. You might oversee media and communic...
Communications Manager
Communications Managers are responsible for the way an organisation communicates with its clients, stakeholders and the general public — as well as...
Journalist
A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects...
Marketing Manager
Marketing Managers develop an organisation’s advertising and marketing strategies. They identify market opportunities for their company’s products...
About Griffith University
With social responsibility at the heart of everything we teach, our pursuit of excellence goes beyond the purely academic—to us, being truly great means truly doing good.
In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.
At Griffith, we believe education is for everyone. No matter their background, we strive to provide the absolute best support to help our students reach their potential. We deliver unique opportunities, made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships, so that they can access world-class experiences and rewarding careers.
