Bachelor of Communication – BC

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Now you've chosen a degree you need to do a bit of planning. Find out what courses you need to take to complete a Bachelor of Communication (BC).

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Degree requirements

For this degree you’ll need to:

  • Complete at least 360 points

  • Complete six core courses:

  • Satisfy the requirements for at least one major subject (see below)

  • Satisfy the requirements for an approved complementary minor or major (see below under each major subject)

Important information

  • A minor is made up of at least 60 points from the relevant subject area at 200 level or above, of which at least 15 points must be at 300 level and not counted towards a major or other minor. Some subjects have specific minor requirements in addition to this.
  • Make sure you check what the prerequisites are for all 200- and 300-level courses you are planning to do in your degree. Ensure your choices will cover those requirements.
  • If your minor is in Intercultural Communication, Literary and Creative Communication, or Political Communication with a degree other than the Bachelor of Communication, you are required to take COMS 201 as part of your 60 points.
  • For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It's an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.

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Science Communication

Build your knowledge of science and the scientific process, and develop an understanding of the factors that influence the communication of scientific information.

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Communication

Major requirements

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

  • One of:

  • Courses to meet the requirements of an approved complementary minor or major*

Important information

Complementary minors and majors

  • Approved complementary minors and majors include any of the subjects listed in the BSc, BBmedSc, or BPsyc regulations, except the Science in Society minor.
  • The Science Communication minor must include COMS 201, SCIS 213, SCIS 311, and SCIS 314 or 316.
  • A minor is made up of at least 60 points from the relevant subject area at 200 level or above, of which at least 15 points must be at 300 level and not counted towards a major or other minor.
  • If you choose to do a complementary major rather than a complementary minor you will finish your degree with a double major. This may take longer to complete than the standard 6 trimesters for a single major degree.

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