Communication

About the course

This honours year builds on your undergraduate Communication studies and is available to high-performing students. You will work closely with an academic supervisor to complete an intensive research project on a topic of your choice, alongside advanced research skills training and additional coursework. The course is designed to deepen disciplinary expertise and strengthen research capability through focused, guided study in communication. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can use their honours research experience to pursue roles where advanced analysis, writing and project management are valued across media and communication sectors. The programme also provides a strong pathway into further research study, supporting progression to higher degrees and research-focused careers. This honours qualification strengthens research readiness and professional capability in media and communication. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as social media coordinator, content creator, interactive media designer, public relations officer, marketing communications executive, journalist, and etc. in companies including Viacom, Bertelsmann, 21st Century Fox, Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Global Media and Communication, Journalism, and Strategic Communication

Living Costs in Perth**

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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**

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