The Bachelor of Communication encompasses a range of studies in the fields of communication, media and design including specialised studies in the major fields of Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Media Arts Production. Teaching includes both theory and practice with reference to real world contexts highlighting future career opportunities in a convergent digital media world. Through classwork, independent study and engagement with the multicultural nature of our communities, students develop an understanding of the local and international relevance of their chosen studies, with opportunities to develop and produce a range of media outcomes as applied research and professional projects throughout their studies. Through self-directed, team-based and problem-based learning strategies requiring active participation in the community and professional contexts, graduates learn to reflect and value ethical and intellectual conduct as well as respect for diversity and social justice principles.
The Bachelor of Communication is accredited by professional organisations including the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Federation of Australia (MFA).
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR score.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Program Structure
The Bachelor of Communication is a three year degree. The program has four major sequences in Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Media Arts Production, from which students select one at the end of their first year. Each of the major sequences is also available as a minor.
Majors
Penrith and Parramatta On-campus students must select from one of the following four majors
Sydney City On-campus students and Online students must select from one of the following three majors
Please note the following subjects in these majors are not offered online until further notice: COMM 3014 Digital Communication, COMM 3015 Digital Journalism Production and COMM 3025 News Teams. Students will be able to enrol in the on-campus offering of these subjects. Please contactenquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au for further options.
Penrith and Parramatta On-campus students may also elect to take a minor in one of the four major sequences
Note: Please plan enrolment in minor subjects carefully - subjects at Level 2 and Level 3 may have pre-requisites.Students should consult their Academic Program Advisors if they require further information.
Sydney City On-campus students and Online students may also elect to take a minor in one of the three available major sequences
Please note the following subjects in these majors are not offered online until further notice: COMM 3014 Digital Communication, COMM 3015 Digital Journalism Production and COMM 3025 News Teams. Students will be able to enrol in the on-campus offering of these subjects. Please contactenquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au for further options.
The following minors have inherent requirements that must be met in order to complete the minor: Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for these majors and minors online.
The majors and minors listed below count towards completion of this Program for students who began studying these majors and minors prior to the years indicated below.
The subject listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2020 or earlier.
COMM 1015 - Foundations of Media Arts and Production, replaced by COMM 1039 Introduction to Screen Media.
Elective Spaces
Students have the option to take electives in Design (Visual Communication) and Music subject to successful completion of any required pre-requisite subjects.
Elective subjects may also be used toward obtaining an additional approved minor from the Bachelor of Arts (40 credit points).
Elective subjects may be used toward obtaining an additional approved minor (40 credit points). Western Sydney University offers minors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Western Sydney University also offers the following innovative transdisciplinary minors which we encourage those students who have elective space to consider.
