Communication courses

It depends on what you study, and whether you choose to explore communications in general or focus on a major.

The online communication courses available through Open Universities Australia cover topics like:

• Business communication: Learn how companies engage with staff and customers.

• Communication strategies: Connect your organisation, message, and audience in meaningful and creative ways.

• New media: Explore mass communication across the internet using digital technology.

• Writing: Add composition to your communications toolkit, as well as publishing and editing on various platforms.

A communication course typically won’t cover writing for current affairs. If this is your passion, consider a journalism course instead.

Communication courses and media studies are similar, but there are several key differences.

A media studies course explores how mass media shapes our world through social media, news, film, and TV.

On the other hand, a communication course more broadly examines the purpose and form of communication for settings like business and government, and dives deeper into subjects like writing and strategising.

Media studies is an excellent option for those wanting to work in mass media, but if you want to be part of Australia’s art and film scene, a course specifically in film and TV could be a better fit.

Entry requirements differ by course and university, so you should carefully read the eligibility criteria of the courses you’re interested in before applying.

If you don’t meet the entry requirements, don’t panic. Our friendly team may be able to help you find a pathway into study, for instance, through open-entry single subjects. Book a consultation to find out more.

It depends on the course and whether you choose something short or long-term. Here’s a general guide:

If you study a degree in communication through Open Universities Australia, you have the flexibility to choose how many subjects you take per term. This means you can complete your qualification at a faster or slower pace than you would on campus.

Yes, absolutely. When you enrol in online study through Open Universities Australia, you’re able to study as much or little per term as you like. Got a big work project coming up? Drop down to one subject or pause your studies altogether for a term. You can also complete any online communication degrees available through Open Universities Australia part-time.

Depending on your chosen course, you may be able to complete work experience or an industry project. However, this is not the case for every communication degree, so if it’s important to you to work on practical projects, you should ensure you choose one of the online communication courses that offers this.

Remember that you can always seek internship and work experience opportunities while studying.

There is an abundance of careers out there for passionate communicators. As a graduate of one of the online communication courses offered through Open Universities Australia, you’ll be able to find work in many different fields.

Graduates take on roles in:

• Advertising and marketing

• Business writing

• Copywriting

• Creative writing

• Media and journalism

• Public relations

• Publishing and editing

• Technical writing

• Travel writing

• TV and film production

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.  

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.