Bachelor of Communication

Graduates will be ready for work in Journalism, Public Relations, Business Communications, New Media, Film and Television. They will be prepared to excel in administrative, marketing and creative roles in the cultural communications industries. This degree will be the backbone to a successful career in communication and related fields.

Higher education via OUA

• Successful completion of the Communication Pathway

OR

• At least 2 OUA undergraduate units or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0, completed in the last 12 months at the time of application for admission

Secondary education

A Rank of 65.00 or an ATAR Score of 65.00

Students may be able to receive credit for previous studies conducted at other institutions. Please contact the Open Universities Australia Officer, Griffith (OUA) Services at Griffith University.

A prospective student who has previously completed or partially completed a degree, may be eligible for a CSP and may also be eligible for credit transfer. For more information, please visit the following web page: 
​https://www.griffith.edu.au/apply/credit-for-prior-learning-and-articulation

Griffith University offers this degree to provide students with the opportunity to develop key skills and knowledge essential to the media and communication industries. Comprehensive coverage will be given, including media research and analysis skills, knowledge of film and media history including broadcasting policy, regulation, content critique, development techniques applicable in journalism, and new media settings.

Recommended Study Pattern

Upon being accepted into Griffith University, you may apply for credit for prior learning which may reduce the time it will take to complete your degree.

This degree is an OUA Pathways degree, which means there is a recommended series of subjects that, once successfully completed, can be credited towards this degree. To commence the Pathway for this degree, simply select subjects from the Pathway stream.

Students who aren't taking part in OUA Pathways are recommended to follow this study pattern:

• Study four Level 1 core subjects
• Choose your two Majors and start with the Level 1 major subjects
• Complete eight subjects from each of your two Majors
• Complete one Level 2 core subject
• Complete one Level 3 core double subject
• Choose your elective

Award Requirements

The degree will normally be of three year duration for full-time students. Part time students enrolled prior to 2016 may take up to 10 years to accumulate subjects towards the degree. However part time students commencing from 2016 will have 8 years to accumulate subjects towards the degree. Upon being accepted into Griffith University, you may apply for credit for prior learning which may reduce the time it will take to complete your degree.

To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Communication, a student must complete 22 subjects plus 1 double subject or equivalent as prescribed below:

• A student must complete four core subjects at Level 1, one core subject at Level 2 and one core double subject at Level 3
• A student must complete the recommended subjects for their chosen majors at Level 1
• A student must complete two major sequences of eight subjects each from Business Communication, Creative Writing, Journalism, Public Relations or Screen Studies with at least six subjects at third year level
• The remaining elective subjects for the degree can be made up from a combination of first, second and third year level
• Complete no more than 10 subjects in the degree at first year level
• Complete at least 6 subjects in the degree at third year level
• Note: In accordance with the University's Credit Transfer Policy and notwithstanding the amount of credit which may be given towards the Bachelor of Communication, a student undertaking this program is required to complete a minimum of 8 subjects of second and third year subjects offered through Griffith University which are part of the Bachelor of Communication degree requirements and which have not been credited towards another award.

Choose your subjects

Majors

Bachelor of Communication students select two from these five Majors:

• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Business Communication
• Creative Writing
• Screen Studies

Electives

You may select your electives from the list below, or any other undergraduate unit offered by Open Universities Australia, providing that any required prerequisites have been met.

Students are required to register with Griffith University for this award by completing a Registration form and paying the required fee. The non-refundable $150 registration fee is payable when the form is submitted. While there is no immediate requirement for potential students to register in the degree degree, students are recommended to register as soon as possible, in order to receive advice on credit and subject selection.

Changes in 2022:

LHS157 Research and Writing for Journalism has replaced CMM18 News and Politics in the Journalism and Public Relations majors.

Students can count either LHS157 OR CMM18 towards their program, depending what they have already completed.

LHS155 Introduction to Communication and Journalism has replaced CMM129 Styles and Genres of Journalism in the Journalism major

Students can count either LHS155 OR CMM129 towards their program, depending what they have already completed.

LHS155 Introduction to Communication and Journalism has replaced CMM127 Introduction to Public Relations in the Public Relations major

Students can count either LHS155 OR CMM127 towards their program, depending what they have already completed.

IBA315 Managing Strategic Change has replaced IBA312 Management Strategy and Decision Making in the Business Communication major.

Students can count either IBA315 OR IBA312 towards their program, depending what they have already completed.

GBS104 The Purpose of Business has replaced IBA111 Management Concepts in the Business Communication major.

Students can count either GBS104 OR IBA111 towards their program, depending what they have already completed.

IBA304 Intercultural Management is no longer offered, and has been removed from the 2022 onwards program. This was an elective course, so no replacement course is needed.

Changes in 2021:

LHS156 Fundamentals of Communication has replaced CMM16 New Communication Technologies in the core subjects.

Students can count either LHS156 OR CMM16 towards their program, depending on what they have already completed.

LHS34 Advanced Project has replaced HUM33 Independent Project in the core subjects.

Students can count either LHS34 OR HUM33 towards their program, depending on what they have already completed. Students completing LHS34 have one less elective to complete as it is worth double credit points.