Bachelor of Communication (Community and Public Relations) (KC40)

About the course

This Bachelor of Communication major in Community and Public Relations develops skills in professional communication, media relations and stakeholder engagement. You will study core communication units alongside complementary studies to broaden your expertise, with options to tailor your degree through majors, minors and electives. Study is delivered at QUT with a structured full-time plan. This is a bachelor-level qualification in media and communication. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles in public relations and strategic communication across government, corporate, not-for-profit and community organisations. Typical opportunities include public relations officer, communications adviser, media/press officer, community engagement coordinator, stakeholder relations and internal communications roles. The major supports work in promotional and advocacy campaigns, reputation management and media liaison. This is a bachelor-level pathway into media and communication careers.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)