The Bachelor of Communication and Media (Public Relations) is accredited with Communication & Public Relations Australia (CPRA).
Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.
| Adjusted Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances). | Unadjusted Entry score not including adjustment factors. | |
|---|---|---|
| ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university. | 63.00 | 68.00 |
To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:
We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.
Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.
UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degree's student cohort from the previous year.
If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study UniSQ's UniReady courses TPP0122 and TPP0123, or the English for Academic Purposes EAP2 pathway program through the Union Institute of Language (UIL).
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.
If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP).
To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.
| Courses to be studied | Units |
|---|---|
| Core courses | 4 |
| 2 x 8-unit majors* | 16 |
|
1 x 4-unit minor* or 0-4 x recommended SEED-electives or 0-4 x other elective courses* |
4 |
| Total | 24 |
*The second 8-unit major, minors and electives can be selected from the Bachelor of Communication and Media or from another UniSQ undergraduate program such as Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Science.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.
Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:
| Study Mode | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Commonwealth supported
The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution. |
AUD 16323 |
|
Domestic full fee paying
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee. |
AUD 25760 |
1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
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. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.
Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:
| Mode | QTAC Codes |
|---|---|
| Online | 909885 |
| Springfield | 929881 |
| Toowoomba | 909881 |
If you are applying via QTAC, please check our application closing dates.
You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Study period start date | Finish date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 10 February | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February | Friday 9 May |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | Monday 26 May | Monday 19 May | Monday 26 May | Friday 22 August |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | Monday 8 September | Monday 1 September | Monday 8 September | Friday 5 December |
More information on applying key dates is available.
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