Bachelor of Communication

About the course

The Bachelor of Communication develops specialised skills for contemporary communication practice, including online communication, social media, creative production and news media. You’ll gain practical experience through industry projects and work-integrated learning, with opportunities such as internships and the on-campus student creative consultancy. You can also combine this degree with another discipline to graduate with two qualifications in media and communication.

Career outcome

Graduates may work across strategic communication, public relations and digital communication roles in government, corporate, agency and community sectors. Career paths can include journalism and content production, social media management, media advisory and public affairs, as well as community relations and strategic communications management. This degree prepares you for diverse roles in the media and communication industry at bachelor level. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR: 70

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)