Bachelor of Communication

About the course

This course prepares you for an evolving communication industry and the challenges of building credibility, trust and brand awareness in a crowded media environment. You’ll develop skills across advertising, public relations, digital communication, public affairs and community engagement, grounded in strategic communication theory and ethical practice. A final capstone unit provides a hands-on creative agency experience producing industry-standard work for real clients in this Bachelor Degree in Media & Communication.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting organisations to plan and deliver strategic communication across channels. Career paths commonly include advertising and PR roles, digital communication and content positions, community and stakeholder engagement, public affairs support, and campaign coordination. The degree’s applied capstone and portfolio focus helps prepare you for entry-level work in agencies, corporate and government communication teams, and community organisations with a Bachelor Degree in Media & Communication.

Entry requirements

70 Indicative ATAR. ECU admission and English language requirements apply.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)