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- Study at Queensland's number 1 ranked university for communication and media studies (QS World Rankings, 2025).
- Explore the evolving screen industries through a major that combines media theory, cultural insight and practical production skills.
- Gain real-world experience through industry placements and learn from Australia’s top news, media, and communication researchers.
- Graduate workforce-ready, with QUT communication graduates in high demand across news organisations, advertising agencies, government roles, and leading global brands.
Highlights
- Study at Australia's 2nd and 33rd in the world ranked university for communication and media studies (QS World Rankings, 2025).
- Explore the evolving screen industries through a major that combines media theory, cultural insight and practical production skills.
- Gain real-world experience through industry placements and learn from Australia’s top news, media, and communication researchers.
- Graduate workforce-ready, with QUT communication graduates in high demand across news organisations, advertising agencies, government roles, and leading global brands.
Why choose this course?
The screen industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation. Streaming services, global co-productions, and digital platforms have changed how stories are created, distributed, and consumed. In this major, you’ll explore these shifts from every angle - economic, cultural, and technological, so you can anticipate trends and lead innovation.
You’ll develop expertise in screen business models, audience research, and creative entrepreneurship, while gaining practical skills in production management and professional practice. By graduation, you’ll be ready to navigate complex industry challenges and seize opportunities in a global marketplace.
Real-world learning
This major is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, giving you experiences that reflect the realities of today’s screen industries. From your first year, you’ll engage in activities that simulate professional environments including developing proposals, pitching ideas, and analysing industry case studies. These experiences build your confidence and prepare you for the fast-paced world of film, television, and digital entertainment.
You’ll have opportunities for work-integrated learning, including internships with production companies, media agencies, and cultural organisations. Past students have collaborated on projects for film festivals, streaming platforms, and creative studios, gaining valuable insights and professional networks before graduation.
For those seeking global exposure, study tours and industry intensives provide firsthand experience of international screen markets and emerging trends. Previous study tours have taken students to South-East Asia, Europe and the US, which is great if you’re interested in seeing how media and communication work in different parts of the world.
Assessment tasks are designed to mirror industry practice. Early in the degree, you’ll complete short reports and case analyses that develop your ability to evaluate business models and cultural dynamics. Later, you’ll tackle group pitching projects, where you’ll present strategic solutions for real-world challenges in screen industries.
Real-world learning
Have the option to gain industry experience through internships and work placements in a multitude of organisations. Students have completed placements with Network Ten, Brisbane Festival, Hyperplex Cinemas and plenty more.
You will learn from teaching staff who both work in the field and are at the cutting-edge of research in media and communication. If a modern trend emerges in communications, you’ll understand what it means, and how it fits into the broader fabric of the media landscape.
Learn how to inspire action, make change and influence decisions. You will build the critical thinking skills to develop ethical and socially responsible communication strategies that shape industries, communities and cultures for a more just and inclusive world.
Explore this course
Your studies will begin by exploring the cultural and industrial forces that shape entertainment and media. You’ll uncover how stories circulate across platforms, how audiences engage with content, and how global trends influence local markets. This foundation will help you understand the dynamics of creative industries and the role they play in shaping identity, society, and cultural exchange.
As you progress, you’ll dive deeper into the business and operational side of creative projects. You’ll learn how productions are planned and managed, from budgeting and scheduling to risk assessment and compliance with industry standards.
In your final stages, you’ll tackle advanced topics that challenge you to think critically about the future of media and screen industries. You’ll examine emerging technologies, shifting audience behaviours, and global policy debates, applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Flexible course options
Pairing screen industries with a communication second major gives you a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving media landscape. By choosing a second major from journalism, media and communication industries, or promotional communication, you’ll graduate with a broader skill set that spans content creation, audience engagement, and strategic storytelling.
Or you might like to add minors such as strategic communications, news and factual media, or social media strategy to specialise in areas that complement journalism. These options allow you to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals, opening pathways into content creation, and digital strategy.
The screen industries major covers everything from industry structures and evolving audience dynamics to the essentials of screen production and project management, making it ideal for those aiming for careers beyond traditional production roles. This major will suit students interested in screen development, media distribution, marketing, audience research, policy and leadership.
With modern communications roles and career paths growing by the day, the demand is there for graduates with any number of specialisations and skill sets. To help support a diverse, strong cohort of graduates with unique capabilities, QUT lets you tailor your communication degree to suit your interests.
How to apply for the Bachelor of Communication
Entry for all four communication majors goes through one application.
You’ll be required to undertake:
- Bachelor of Communication core units
- a communication first major.
From there, you can add one of the following options to your studies:
- a second communication major
- two communication minors (shortened, condensed forms of studying majors)
- one communication minor and your chosen electives
- a series of chosen electives, tailored to your interests.
Double degrees
Maximise your career opportunities and create your own specialist career niche within the communication industry by combining your degree with a complementary study area. A double degree allows you to graduate with two degrees in as little as four years (study area depending). See our website for the full range of double degrees on offer.
Double degrees
Maximise your career opportunities and create your own specialist career niche within the communication industry by combining your degree with a complementary study area
Develop business and communication skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context
Combine communication and law to develop the legal expertise needed for complex communication roles, or to pursue a legal career in a range of industries.
Careers and outcomes
The global screen industries are booming, driven by streaming platforms, digital content creation, and international co-productions. Graduates are prepared for roles in film and television production, screenwriting, production management, and screen content analysis.
You’ll also be prepared for roles in screen marketing and audience research, helping entertainment brands understand viewer behaviour and design campaigns that resonate across cultures.
As the industry evolves, new opportunities are emerging in digital streaming strategy, content acquisition, and creative entrepreneurship. These roles demand professionals who can navigate global markets, manage complex productions, and leverage data-driven insights to grow audiences.
Possible careers
- Audience researcher
- Policy development officer
- Screen business development officer
- Screen marketing officer
- Screen media distributor
- Screen media planner/buyer
- Screen producer
- Screen project manager
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points comprising:
Six common units - 72 credit points
A Communication major - 96 credit points from one of the following disciplines:
- Media and Communication Industries
- Journalism
- Screen Industries
- Promotional Communication
Complementary studies - 96 credit points chosen from:
- one 96 credit point second major (Communication second major or Uni-wide second major); OR
- two 48 credit point minors (Communication minor or Uni-wide minor); OR
- one 48 credit point minor and 48 credit points chosen from unit options (electives) (Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning Unit Options or Uni-wide unit option unit); OR
- 96 credit points chosen from unit options (electives) (Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning Unit Options or Uni-wide unit option unit)
Four QUT You units - 24 credit points comprising 4 x 6 credit points units.
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points comprising:
Six common units - 72 credit points
A Communication major - 96 credit points from one of the following disciplines:
- Media and Communication Industries
- Journalism
- Screen Industries
- Promotional Communication
Complementary studies - 96 credit points chosen from:
- one 96 credit point second major (Communication second major or Uni-wide second major); OR
- two 48 credit point minors (Communication minor or Uni-wide minor); OR
- one 48 credit point minor and 48 credit points chosen from unit options (electives) (Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning Unit Options or Uni-wide unit option unit); OR
- 96 credit points chosen from unit options (electives) (Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning Unit Options or Uni-wide unit option unit)
Four QUT You units - 24 credit points comprising 4 x 6 credit points units.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- KC40
- QTAC code
- 421351
- CRICOS code
- 096577J
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Helping you to get into your course
If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
QUT College Diplomas
As a QUT College Diploma in Creative Industries graduate you will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Communication within one week after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive up to 1.0 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Creative Industries
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
96.80
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Selection rank
96.80
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
81.20
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Selection rank
83.45
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
65.55
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Selection rank
71.20
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $17,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $40,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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