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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Communication and Journalism

Course code: #1597

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Communication and Journalism

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $32,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    $50 AUD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    61.3 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    096707D

Highlights
Industry Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Fall-March 31-January-2026 2026-01-31
Fall-March 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Fall-March 31-January-2027 2027-01-31

Overview

Bachelor of Communication and Journalism

Developed in close consultation with industry, the Bachelor of Communication and Journalism will produce communication specialists who understand the diversity and complexity of the contemporary communication and media landscape and can thrive within it.

It's specifically designed to respond to the demand for graduates ready for the challenges and opportunities of next-generation media and associated industries. 

This degree will equip students with comprehensive advanced writing skills, multimedia production abilities, and the capacity to think laterally and creatively.

You will work alongside and learn from some of the country's best journalists, editors, producers, content makers and communication professionals. 

Griffith's top industry placements open doors to a diverse media career. 

The graduates will be professional storytellers, journalists and communicators who are set to lead innovation and change in the 21st-century communication and media industry.

Graduates will be well equipped to work within journalism, freelance writing, strategic or public relations, corporate promotions, commercial communication, creative industries, public relations and communications firms, government and non-government organisations, not-for-profit and aid organisations, media and in film industries, and entrepreneurial and start-up organisations.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$48,300

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,568
Accommodation 1 bed room $16,300
Tuition 1 person $32,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to a grading system
  • Official English language translations of documents not in English
  • IELTS or TOEFL test results if English is not your native language
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
19
listening
19
writing
19
speaking
19
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Suppose you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements. 

In that case, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. 

The duration of your English study will vary depending on your current level of English.

Griffith University Degrees require IELTS 6.5:

IELTS Entry requirementTOFEL Entry requirementPTE Entry requirementWeeks
6.0 (no sub score < 5.5)71 (W19, L,R,S 17)50 (no comm skill < 42)10
5.5 (no sub score < 5.0, W 5.5)52 (W17,S15 L,R 10)42 (no comm skill < 36, W42)20
5.5 (no sub score < 5.0)52 (W,S15 L,R 10)42 (no comm skill < 36)25
5.0 (no sub score < 4.5, W 5.0)40  (W15,S13 L,R 6)36 (no comm skill < 30, W36)30
5.0 (no sub score < 4.5)40 (W,S13 L,R 6)36 (no comm skill < 30)35
4.5 (no sub score < 4.0, W 4.5)33  (W13,S12 L,R 4)30 (no comm skill < 29, W30)40
4.5 (no sub score < 4.0)33 (W,S12 L,R 4)30 (no comm skill < 29)45
4.0 or lower32 or lower29 or lowerOver 45

Academic background and requirement

Completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement.

Prerequisites: -

 

China:

Qualification: GaoKao: Successful completion of the National College Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) with a minimum of 63% of the overall maximum score.

Qualification: Peoples Republic of China Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate

A grade average of 91 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

India:

All India Senior School Certificate or Comparable Qualification (awarded by CBSE or CISCE): An overall grade average of 65% in the best four academic subjects

Iran:

Qualification: Iranian High School Diploma (before 2019): Grade average of 17.7 in the final year results

Qualification: Iran Pre-University Certificate or Iranian High School Diploma from 2019: Grade average of 12.3 in the last year's results

 

Foundation Study: 

Foundation Program is designed for international students who haven’t yet completed their high school education to the Australian Year 12 standard or equivalent. 

It provides a bridge between secondary school and undergraduate studies to prepare you for entry to and success in university-level studies across a broad range of study areas.

Career opportunities

  • social media coordinator
  • digital marketing specialist
  • communications officer
  • events manager
  • social media manager
  • public relations consultant
  • strategic communications specialist
  • media liaison officer
  • campaign manager
  • media analyst
  • promotions officer
  • copywriter
  • journalist
  • reporter
  • producer
  • researcher
  • editor freelance writer

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