208 weeks
Full Time / Part Time
Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Sydney
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Student Information
Fees & Entry by Student Type
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
Duration
Full Time: 4 Years (Available Part Time)*
Intakes
Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)
Study Mode
Full Time / Part Time
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- Assumed Knowledge: Mathematics and any two units of English. Students unable to demonstrate sufficient levels of achievement in mathematics will be required to take an additional subject to increase their mathematical aptitude.
- Secondary Education: Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR score, Year 12 HSC (or equivalent); or completed a Diploma of Business at Western Sydney University, The College; or completed a relevant TAFE award.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Media Buying and Research
- Advertising
- Production Management
- Accountant
- Human Resources Manager
- Art Direction
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Units of Competency
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Core - Business Component — 10 credit points
Professional Careers and Employability
Core - Business Component — 10 credit points
The Future of Business
Core - Business Component — 10 credit points
People and Organisations
Core - Business Component — 10 credit points
Digital Transformation for Business
Core - Business Component — 10 credit points
Marketing in Action
Core - Business Component — 10 credit points
Professional Business Experience
Core - Business Component — 10 credit points
Public Relations, Major
Communication Major — 80 credit points
Advertising, Major
Communication Major — 80 credit points
Writing for our Digital Lives
Core - Communication Component — 10 credit points
Foundations of the Communication Industry
Core - Communication Component — 10 credit points
Media Cultures and Industries
Core - Communication Component — 10 credit points
Data, Communication, Power
Core - Communication Component — 10 credit points
Media Law and Ethics
Core - Communication Component — 10 credit points
Professional Communication
Core - Communication Component — 10 credit points
Industry Research Project
Core - Communication Component — 10 credit points
Data Analysis and Storytelling
Core - Communication Component — 10 credit points
Marketing and MarTech, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors — 80 credit points
Sport Management, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors — 80 credit points
Property, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors — 80 credit points
Human Resource Management, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors — 80 credit points
Economics, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors — 80 credit points
Accounting, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors — 80 credit points
Management, Testamur Major (UG)
Testamur Majors — 80 credit points
Business Analytics, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors — 80 credit points
Applied Finance and FinTech, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors — 80 credit points
International Business, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors — 80 credit points
Principles of Economics
Alternate subjects — 10 credit points
Financial Foundations
Alternate subjects — 10 credit points
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What majors can I choose from in this combined degree?
Students can choose from the following majors: Advertising, Public Relations, Applied Finance, Economics, and Marketing. Each major offers a mix of theoretical frameworks and practical, real-world project experiences.
Is the Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Business accredited by any professional bodies?
Yes. The Bachelor of Communication is accredited by professional organisations including the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Federation of Australia (MFA). The School of Business has been awarded AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation for its excellence in business education.
Will I get any hands-on or industry experience during this degree?
Yes. You will have an opportunity to apply skills and knowledge gained from this degree in a workplace setting, through an internship or an engaging work-integrated learning experience. Students also complete a capstone subject in engaged learning that equips them as 'business ready' in terms of dealing with real world business issues and problems.
How long does this degree take to complete?
The degree takes 4 years to complete full time and is also available part time. It is offered at Parramatta South Campus.
Do students get access to any creative software tools as part of studying at Western Sydney University?
Yes. As an Adobe Creative Campus, Western Sydney University gives all students complimentary access to the Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes a comprehensive suite of software tools for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and more.
Application
How to Apply
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