Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication)

RMIT is ranked #6 in Australia and among the top 100 in the world for Communication and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026). Students build real-world experience through industry placements, collaborative projects and workforce development, and past students have worked with organisations such as ACMI, SBS Radio, Ogilvy and the Emerging Writers' Festival.

Communication at RMIT covers three main disciplines: Advertising, Communication and Writing (including journalism, public relations and creative writing), and Graphic and Communication Design.

Yes. RMIT communication students have gained international industry experience in exciting locations such as New York, India, Cambodia and the South Pacific, providing a global perspective to complement their studies.

Students have the opportunity to work with industry during placements, collaborative projects and in workforce development and research. RMIT also hosts events such as the RMIT Advertising Pitch Night, described as Australia's premier advertising recruitment and networking event, where graduating students pitch their most innovative ideas to ad industry leaders.

Studying communication at RMIT will equip you with transferable skills and the expertise to be job-ready, moving seamlessly from classroom to studio to workplace. The courses prepare students for success in areas including marketing, public relations, screenwriting, advertising, journalism, creative writing and communication design.