Bachelor of Communication (Honours)

About the course

This one-year Honours program is designed for high-achieving communication graduates who want to extend their expertise through advanced research and scholarly practice. You’ll design and conduct an independent research thesis or industry-focused project, supported by relevant research methods and close supervision. The program develops critical thinking, planning and professional writing and presentation skills in a specialised communication discipline at Honours level.

Career outcome

Graduates are equipped for professional entry roles in Media & Communication and further postgraduate study. Graduates work in PR, marketing communication, media production, and corporate communications. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.

Living Costs in Sunshine Coast**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)