Bachelor of Communication and Media (Public Relations Extended)
- On-campus
- Online
- Semester 1 (February)
- Semester 2 (July)
- Semester 3 (November)
- 24 units
- 3 years or part-time equivalent
- Springfield
- Toowoomba
Program Information Set
Deliver powerful messages
The Bachelor of Communications and Media (Public Relations Extended) will provide you with a well-rounded skillset suited for work in the public relations industry. Gain core industry skills in the areas of marketing, accounting, tourism and event management, and learn with lecturers experienced in managing multi-million dollar budgets while under pressure to deliver results.
You will work with real-world clients on various public relations campaigns and have access to networking opportunities within the PR industry in both Toowoomba and Brisbane.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Communication and Media (Public Relations) is accredited with the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA).Courses to be studied | Units |
---|---|
Core courses | 8 |
plus 1 x 12-unit Public Relations Extended major | 12 |
plus 1 x 4-unit minor from Bachelor of Communication and Media* |
4 |
Total | 24 |
*Minors and elective courses can be selected from the Bachelor of Communication and Media or from another USQ undergraduate program such as, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Information Technology, or Bachelor of Science.
How much will it cost?
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this program are:
Study Mode | Cost |
---|---|
Commonwealth supported | AUD 6684 |
Domestic full fee paying | AUD 21520 |
Loan to help you pay your fees
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
Scholarships and financial assistance
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.
The lowest OP/unadjusted Rank* to which an offer was made is 17/62. OP/Ranks based upon all offers made in Semester 1, 2019.
Entry requirements for Semester 3, 2019
- Subject pre-requisite: English (4, SA) or equivalent
Entry requirements for Semester 1, 2020
To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:
- English
We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Find out more about assumed knowledge.
English Language Requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
Admission pathways
A number of other pathways are also available if you haven't been able to study previously or don't meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest.
*Further admission information
An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks through special entry schemes for admission.
Special entry schemes for admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank, through the allocation of additional ranks in certain circumstances.
An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks with a student's OP/Selection Rank. An unadjusted Selection Rank is the student's Selection Rank without any rank adjustments.
USQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average OP/Ranks for this programs' student cohort for Semester 1, 2019.
How to apply
- Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:
- have never studied with USQ before, or
- are a Year 12 student, or
- want to transfer to USQ from another university.
Please note down the QTAC codes below to complete your application.
- Alternatively, you may be able to apply directly to USQ if you:
- are a current or previous USQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
- have recently graduated from TAFE.
QTAC codes
Mode | Codes |
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Online | 909885 |
Toowoomba | 909881 |
Closing dates
Applying directly to USQ:
- Semester 3, 2019 - applications close Friday 29 November, with semester 3 commencing on Monday 18 November 2019.
- Semester 1, 2020 - applications close Friday 6 March, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 24 February 2020.
- Semester 2, 2020 - applications close Friday 17 July (QTAC) and 24 July (direct), with semester 2 commencing on Monday 13 July 2020.
If you are applying via QTAC, you will need to check the QTAC closing dates.