With a Bachelor of Communication, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a unique professional focus that’s underpinned by a depth of practical experience.
Bachelor of Communication
This course is embedded in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
UTS Communication Facilities Tour
I'm currently at the mezzanine lab where communication students have daily access to the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite as well as other industry standard software for film audio and animation. And because of that, it gives students the freedom to work on their projects when it best suits them. This lab is also a great collaborative space for students to work together on their projects and pitch ideas with their peers, creating invaluable teamwork experience. If you're looking for a practical approach to hands-on learning then you'll find it here at UTS.
This is the Bon Marche studio where media arts and production students in their final year have access to a huge green-screen for their major projects, a lighting and sound desk and an HD projector for their film screenings. This theater also comes with a state-of-the-art surround sound system allowing students to showcase their work in a cinema standard venue. Our music and sound design and media arts and production students have access to current technologies combining both digital and analog equipment, preparing them for a wide range of creative industry practices. All control rooms are connected to the studio spaces that can accommodate ensembles of up to 40 performers.
The studio also allows for ADR and Foley recording. Each control room is resourced with an SSL matrix console and top and generic loudspeakers for monitoring. This is the equipment store which provides students with access to over 1,500 pieces of equipment giving them the opportunity to customize their practice for their future. The equipment ranges from microphones, recorders, lighting, high quality DSLRs as well as industry standard cinema cameras such as the Blackmagic Ursa Pro.
At the Journalism lab, journalism students can gain hands-on experience in a dynamic digital newsroom, working on a new custom designed website, centralnews.com.au. The aim is to give students the competence and skills to be job ready, as well as to create great stories to add to their portfolios. Our final stop in the communication facilities is here in the animation suites where final year communication students can exercise their interest in digital media. Find out more at fasslane.uts.edu.au
Courses/Majors
- Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
- Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production)
- Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication)
- Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences)
- Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Communication (Media Business)
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Second major
With the Bachelor of Communication, all students have the option of completing two Communication majors. When it’s time to apply for your course, you’ll apply through UAC for the Bachelor of Communication of your first major. You’ll then select the second major once you’re enrolled at UTS.
The majors you choose will give you a uniquely tailored skill set, setting the foundation for your future career. You are strongly encouraged to complete two majors* as these increases your employment prospects - whether it is a complementary major or one that is totally different from the other. This opens up job opportunities in different roles/industries or help supplement your employment prospects, strengthening your position as a candidate.
You are now also able to complete an additional three electives in one area (alike an extra minor) upon the completion of two majors - all within their three years of study, which makes you an all rounded Communication professional.
*Media Arts and Production is not available as a second major.
Combined degrees
Expand the scope of your communications qualification by combining it with another UTS degree. Options include:
- Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of International Studies
- Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
Read about: Combined degrees with Communication.
Meet more of our students and graduates or explore some examples of student work.
More information
- UTS Student Centre: 1300 275 887