Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries

The admission requirements to study a Bachelor of Communication (also known as a Bachelor of Creative Industries) will vary depending on the education provider you choose.

To study a Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries at UniSQ you need to meet a minimum ATAR and assumed knowledge. ‘Assumed knowledge’ is the term we use to explain the minimum level of knowledge we presume you have in some subjects before you start your degree.

For further information on ATAR and assumed knowledge, please view the entry requirements section of this page for details.

Did you know, to help you meet entry requirements, we can convert your work experience, qualifications or high school studies into a selection rank? If you don’t meet the entry requirements, we have many pathway options you can explore.

Do you still have questions? Get in touch with one of our iconnect support staff to talk through your options.

The duration of a Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries ( also known as a Bachelor of Communication or Bachelor of Creative Industries) will vary, depending on the uni you choose to study with.

At UniSQ a Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries will take you approximately three years to complete. Some students choose to study part-time which increases the time it takes to finish the required courses.

The benefit of flexible study is you can study a Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries on your own terms, in your own time. Balance your life and family commitments with part-time study either online or on-campus study. Take one subject at a time, study over summer, or take extra subjects when life allows it. The choice is yours!

With many career prospects to explore, the employment opportunities that may suit you will depend on the specialisation you choose to study.  

A degree in communication and creative industries can open up many opportunities for employment in a variety of settings, including:

• creative agencies
• government
• non-for-profit
• print media
• private sectors
• radio
• television
• museums/galleries
• social media. 

Depending on the specialisation you choose, career opportunities for those holding a degree in creative industries or communication may include:

• copywriter
• marketer/digital marketer
• public relations advisor
• production manager
• client services manager
• graphics creator/animator
• digital project creator
• documentary producer/director
• video editor
• librarianship
• editing and content management
• photographic practitioner
• programmer
• software designer.

• We are rated 5/5 stars for graduate starting salary.*
• Fast-track your degree in communications degree by studying over three consecutive trimesters.
• Benefit from exceptional student support during your studies. UniSQ is rated 5/5 stars for undergraduate overall educational experience.*

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