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Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Communication

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
University of the Sunshine Coast

600

in world overall ranking*

70

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This double degree combines core business knowledge with professional communication skills for modern workplaces. You’ll study management, marketing, economics and international business alongside communication practice across areas such as social media, campaigns and video production. The program emphasises real-world briefs, working with clients and agency-style experience to build a broad, job-ready skillset in business and communication at bachelor level. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that blend business capability with communication expertise across private, public and creative industries. Career paths may include advertising executive, content strategist, copywriter, corporate communications officer, creative director, marketing coordinator, public relations officer and social media manager. The double degree also supports entrepreneurial and innovation-focused careers in business and communication at bachelor level. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.


Living Costs in Sunshine Coast**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,148 - 1,518
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 977 - 1,292
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 3 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 271 - 359

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$28,500 per year

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A$15,817 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

4 years

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March, July

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Online
Sunshine Coast
Moreton Bay

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AB309

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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tick iconTIM FAIRFAX FAMILY FOUNDATION RURAL AND REMOTE EDUCATION BURSARY

Up to A$2,500

tick iconUSC INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OUTLOOK (ISO) SCHOLARSHIP

15% of tuition fees

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