Bachelor of Communication
at Queensland University of Technology, Queensland.
A three-year communication degree at Kelvin Grove with majors in journalism, media and communication industries, promotional communication and screen industries. No prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is English (Units 3 and 4, C).
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the QUT Bachelor of Communication for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.35 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 71.20 | qtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students choose a major in journalism, media and communication industries, promotional communication, or screen industries. The course combines professional skills and digital media literacy with communication theory and research methods. Research-led on-campus learning is combined with opportunities for real-world industry experience.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as journalists, public relations consultants, content producers and media advisors across Brisbane media, government communications and corporate PR firms.
- First-year jobs typically include cadetships at the Courier-Mail, ABC Queensland, Nine News, plus communications and PR roles in Brisbane corporates and government.
- Many alumni progress to senior reporting roles, foreign correspondence, editorial leadership or move into integrated communications strategy and digital content leadership.
Typical first jobs
- Journalist or cadet reporter
- Public relations or communications officer
- Account executive at an advertising or PR agency
- Content producer or social media coordinator
- Media advisor in government or corporate teams
- Digital marketing or campaign coordinator
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $65,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in journalism, public relations, advertising, content production and media roles, or continue to Honours and postgraduate study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Strong writers who work well to deadline
- People comfortable in front of a camera, microphone or client
- Students who enjoy combining creativity with strategy
- Self-starters who build a portfolio and chase internships
- Those interested in news, brands, audiences and digital platforms
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike public-facing or deadline-driven work
- Those wanting a maths-heavy or lab-based degree
- People uncomfortable with frequent feedback and critique
- Students who prefer purely theoretical study
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Communication as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Queensland University of Technology website and on QTAC before applying.