Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication) (KC40)

About the course

This major in professional communication within QUT’s Bachelor of Communication builds skills in persuasive, strategic and audience-focused communication across organisational and digital contexts. You study writing and editing, negotiation, communication theory, and social media planning and strategy, alongside complementary studies that broaden your degree. The program is designed to support structured progression across semesters for a bachelor-level qualification in media and communication.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles where strategic messaging and content are central, such as corporate and organisational communications, content and copywriting, digital and social media coordination, promotional communication, stakeholder engagement, and communication planning. The course emphasis on audience insight, persuasive communication and social media strategy supports work across government, business, agencies and the not-for-profit sector as a bachelor-level pathway in media and communication.

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)