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Bachelor of Professional Communication

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Bachelor of Professional Communication develops practical communication skills for contemporary workplaces. You’ll learn to plan and create professional content for diverse audiences and platforms, supported by industry-informed teaching and real-world project work. The program builds capability across writing, media, and strategic communication to prepare you for roles in organisations, agencies and the public sector in media and communication. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers in professional and strategic communication across agencies, corporate and government settings. Typical roles include communications officer or manager, content writer, media adviser, account executive, social media manager, media planner, editor, journalist and public relations manager. This bachelor degree prepares you for entry-level to developing roles in media and communication. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR 63.35*


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$41,280 per year

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Information

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Full-time 3 years, or part-time equivalent years

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February, July

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Melbourne City

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BP354

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconRMIT READY BURSARY

20% of tuition fees

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