Bachelor of Communication

Take your place among the next generation of communication professionals. Develop advanced skills in digital media production, content creation, advanced writing and digital communication, tailored for various platforms including emerging technologies. Ethics and social responsibility are at the core of this degree. This is vital in shaping responsible media professionals who understand the impact of their work. With an emphasis on critical thinking and creativity, you'll develop innovative problem-solving skills, which is why communication at Griffith has a five-star rating for learner engagement*. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Communication Tailor your degree by selecting majors and electives to build a unique skill set, preparing you to work across a range of professions and disciplines. Prepare to launch your career with strong industry networks and a professional portfolio, ready to drive innovation and lead change in the communication and media industries. Be guided and mentored by staff who are recognised as leaders in their fields, including winners of national research and teaching awards. Access industry-level studio facilities including digital TV and radio studios, editing suites, writing and media studios and journalism studios. Embark on study tours to immerse yourself in cultural and language studies. Gain practical experience while you study Engage with your community, build professional and social networks and enhance your skills through student news broadcasts, the Griffith Press Club, Journalism Media Centre, The Source News (student-run news channel), community projects, Smallroom Writers Collective and access to The Junction Journalism (a collaborative student journalism project from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific). Explore industry opportunities through our partners Benefit from internships, placements and collaborations with industry leaders including Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Channel 9, Channel 7, Swimming Australia, Superdream Marketing Agency, Queensland Ballet, Gold Coast Titans (NRL), Gold Coast Suns (AFL), Brisbane Roar (A-League), Radio Metro and the International Association of Business Communications. *Good Universities Guide 2025 Majors Journalism: Build core reporting and writing skills across print, digital and broadcast platforms, from hard news to long-form features. You'll explore investigative techniques, global reporting and human rights journalism, gaining experience with tools like data visualisation, Freedom of Information processes and multimedia storytelling. With a focus on ethical, solutions-driven reporting, this major prepares you for a dynamic media landscape, whether in traditional newsrooms, digital media or independent journalism. Strategic communication: Learn how to shape messages that influence, engage and inspire. This major prepares you to craft persuasive, ethical communication across industries, from media relations and public campaigns to health, crisis and entertainment communication. You'll gain practical experience developing strategy, managing media and responding to real scenarios including political campaigns and emergency events. Whether you're promoting a brand, managing reputation or navigating public discourse, you'll be equipped with the skills to lead communication in an evolving media landscape. You can also elect to study a second major, or a minor. Second majors: Creative writing Events Indigenous studies Innovation and entrepreneurship International relations Journalism Marketing Political science and public policy Screen studies Sport management Strategic communication Tourism and travel. Minor: Environmental and climate change communication. If studying at Brisbane South campus, optional second majors in business fields will be taught at the Brisbane City campus. Attendance information The Bachelor of Communication is offered full-time on campus. If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP. Managing Study Interruptions Leave of Absence Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure . Student story Erin Semmler Bachelor of Communication "The highlight of my time at Griffith was the Vanuatu study tour with 15 other communication students. We spoke with locals to gather content and elevate local stories and grassroots experiences of climate change. This experience shaped me as a media professional and as a person, proving invaluable in my first four years as a reporter in central Queensland."