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Communications
Bachelor Degree
B-MASCOMS
Outline
Gain experience in a variety of communications, including writing, design, public relations and photography.
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Amy Hetherington
I built my entire business around the fact that I have a multidisciplinary degree. Film, photography, writing, marketing and social media were all elements of my degree, so it’s definitely been worth it for me. More than that, my degree also developed my confidence in my skills and what I can offer people.
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Broad career options
A flexible degree with streams in media, design and business.
This broad-based degree provides training for traditional media and communication roles, and will also prepare you for emerging roles that may not yet exist in these fields.
You’ll study various subjects in media, design and business, gaining foundational knowledge in media and corporate communications, and the scope to specialise in two fields of your choice.
You’ll develop your critical thinking and practical skills, using commercial-level equipment to produce content for print, radio, film, television and online media.
You’ll build an extensive portfolio of work and have opportunities to connect with industry professionals, so you can graduate ready for a range of positions in the communications industry.
In your first year you’ll be introduced to the different spokes of communications and study optional units that reflect or refine your learning in specific communication areas.
In your second and third years, you’ll choose two specialisations to study: one media specialisation and one design or business specialisation, or two media specialisations.
Media specialisations
Design or business specialisations
See our handbook for more course information.
Why study
- You can tailor the degree to suit your interests. This course offers more specialisations than other communications degrees in Western Australia.
- You'll learn broad knowledge in communications, but also specialised knowledge and skills in your two chosen streams.
- The course flexibility means you can usually change streams without adding extra time to your degree.
How this course will make you industry ready
- You'll develop skills and knowledge in traditional and emerging media and communication roles.
- You'll develop industry-ready skills by using commercial level equipment to produce content.
- You'll build a portfolio of work and have opportunities to meet industry professionals.
Student profile
View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.
Career information
Careers
- Public relations officer
- Market researcher
- Media and communications consultant
- Web communications consultant
- Production coordinator
- Web developer
- Internet project manager
- Marketing manager
- Content creator
- Media liaison officer
- Filmmaker
- Photographer
- Advertising / creative advertising specialist
- Cinematographer
- Internet analyst
- Website manager.
Industries
- Media
- Marketing
- Public relations
- Advertising
- Film and television
- Radio broadcasting.
What you'll learn
- evaluate and apply theoretical frameworks to the fields of media and communication
- exercise initiative and creativity in professional practice
- develop effective communication and practical skills necessary for digital competence and media literacy
- utilise knowledge and skills in media and communication to engage with the complexity of global conditions, as well as the social, cultural, political, economic and technological shifts around media
- develop cultural capabilities to engage respectfully with First Peoples and people of all cultures, and demonstrate respect for Indigenous perspectives and all cultures in their community and professional practice
- initiate, design, deliver and promote industry-standard outcomes relevant to the two chosen specialisations, and with ethical practices in mind
Admission criteria
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
I recently attended high school
Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the achievement of the required ATAR within the last two years. This includes applicants whose secondary education was undertaken interstate or overseas.
- Guaranteed ATAR : 70
- Essential WACE subjects (pre-requisites):
Essential TEE Subjects: English, English Literature or English as an Additional Language/Dialect.
- STAT entry : STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Other admission options
Recipients of the John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship will receive an early offer to study this course.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
If you’re an indigenous applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
Lowest selection rank to which a recent Year 12 student offer was made (including the consideration of any equity or other adjustment factors)
View the lowest selection rank (incorporating ATAR plus any adjustments) of an applicant to which an offer of a place was made in the most relevant recent intake period, this includes any ATAR adjustments.
Selection rank adjustments (previously referred to as ATAR related adjustments)
Details of the types of adjustment factors (bonus points) commonly available to applicants can be found on our StepUp to Curtin webpage.
ATAR and selection rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in the most recent intake period
View data on the ATAR and selection rank profile of offers made from the most relevant recent intake period.
I have work and life experience
Applicants with work and life experience are those who left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
- Guaranteed ATAR : 70
- Essential WACE subjects (pre-requisites):
Essential TEE Subjects: English, English Literature or English as an Additional Language/Dialect.
- STAT entry : STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
I’ve studied at TAFE or done an apprenticeship
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
- Guaranteed ATAR : 70 OR
- TAFE:
- AQF Certificate IV - Separate evidence of English is required; or
- AQF Diploma
- Essential WACE subjects (pre-requisites):
Essential TEE Subjects: English, English Literature or English as an Additional Language/Dialect.
- STAT entry : STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
I’ve gone to university before
Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Not all Curtin courses accept course switchers from other institutions.
- Open University Australia units may be used to meet the admission criteria for this course. Find out more about this pathway option.
- Curtin offers a variety of bridging courses to help you meet the admission criteria for this course. Find out more about our bridging courses.
- Essential WACE subjects (pre-requisites):
Essential TEE Subjects: English, English Literature or English as an Additional Language/Dialect.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin course switcher criteria
Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to Curtin course switchers. For information on how to meet Curtin's minimum entry requirements, please see our admission criteria web page.
Higher education course switcher criteria
Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to Curtin course switchers. For information on how to meet Curtin's minimum entry requirements, please see our admission criteria web page.
While not a formal requirement for entry, students are encouraged to have basic computing skills.
Advanced standing
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
If this applies to you, you can apply for credit for recognised learning (CRL), which means your previous study is recognised and matched against a similar unit in your intended Curtin course.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
Webform: Submit here
Curtin Connect: 1300 222 888
Fees & charges
Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees
Fee year: 2022
| Student type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth supported | $14,600* |
Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.
*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.
This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website
If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
Location
For start dates, please view the academic calendar.
2022
Semester 2
- On campus
- Online
2023
Semester 1
- On campus
- Online
Semester 2
- On campus
- Online
2024
Semester 1
- On campus
- Online
Semester 2
- On campus
- Online
2025
Semester 1
- On campus
- Online
Semester 2
- On campus
- Online
2022
Semester 2
- On campus
2023
Semester 1
- On campus
Semester 2
- On campus
2024
Semester 1
- On campus
Semester 2
- On campus
2025
Semester 1
- On campus
Semester 2
- On campus
2022
Semester 2
- On campus
2023
Semester 1
- On campus
2024
Semester 1
- On campus
2025
Semester 1
- On campus
2022
Trimester 2A
- On campus
Trimester 3A
- On campus
2023
Trimester 1A
- On campus
Trimester 2A
- On campus
Trimester 3A
- On campus
2024
Trimester 1A
- On campus
Trimester 2A
- On campus
Trimester 3A
- On campus
2025
Trimester 1A
- On campus
Trimester 2A
- On campus
Trimester 3A
- On campus
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- Curtin course code: B-MASCOMS
- CRICOS code: 018629D
- Last updated on: July 1, 2022
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