Bachelor of Communications

You choose two specialisations to study: either one media specialisation plus one design or communications specialisation, or two media specialisations. Media specialisations include Corporate, Screen Production, Journalism, and Web Media. Design or Communications specialisations include Digital Experience Communication, Graphic Communication, Marketing Communication, Photography Communication, and Public Relations Communication.

The guaranteed ATAR (or equivalent) for entry into the Bachelor of Communications at Curtin University is 70. If you achieve this rank and meet all other entry requirements, you are guaranteed a place in this course.

You must meet Curtin's English language requirements. For the Bachelor of Communications, the IELTS Academic requirement is an overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6 in each of the Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening components. Other accepted English tests or qualifications may also be used to meet this requirement.

You'll build a portfolio of work, meet industry professionals, and use commercial-level communications software and facilities, including media production and photography studios. The course also culminates in a capstone unit where you'll work on an applied project relevant to your chosen specialisations.

The 2026 domestic indicative first-year fee for a Commonwealth-supported place is $15,500, based on a full-time study load of 200 credit points. Fees will vary depending on the units chosen and do not include administrative and incidental fees or the cost of textbooks. All Australian students studying an undergraduate degree are automatically awarded a Commonwealth supported place.