2021 Changes for the Bachelor of Communication
We have recently completed a review of the Bachelor of Communication (BCommun) and have made some changes to this program for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021.
Some of the changes were made to standardise aspects of UQ undergraduate programs, including the unit-value of majors. Other changes were made to ensure that we have a sustainable suite of program, plan and course offerings.
When viewing the 2020 Bachelor of Communication course list on the Programs and Courses website, you can change which year you are viewing using the dropdown box near the top right of the list to compare the 2021 BCommun with the pre-2021 program.
The changes that have been made to this program will affect students commencing in Semester 1, 2021.
As a continuing student, you will be able to complete your current major and program and there will be no change to your enrolment plan unless you elect to apply to change into the 2021 BCommun (program code 2507) program structure and course list.
We are here to provide you with some further detail to guide your enrolment decisions.
Please read the information below carefully and consider the option that is best for you. If you decide you would like to change to the 2021 program for Semester 1, 2021, you will need to submit a program change request in your mySI-net account by 12 February 2021 (program change requests open 4 December 2020).
1. What is changing in 2021 for the Bachelor of Communication?
In the 2021 program:
- There are 16 units of Core Courses
- COMU2120 and WRIT2000 have moved from Part A (now Core Courses) into the Major course lists
- The two BCommun Majors are 16 units
- The Advertising, Event Management, and Health and Communication minors have been discontinued
As a continuing student, if you commenced studying one of these minors prior to 2021 and you remain enrolled in your current program code, you can complete this minor. Please refer to the relevant completion planners below to assist with your enrolment and contact the Student Administration team if you need advice.
Completion Planners for discontinued minors:
2020 Bachelor of Communication [48 units] (program code 2236) | 2021 Bachelor of Communication [48 units] (program code 2507) |
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Part A - Compulsory Courses - 20 units | BCommun Core Courses - 16 units |
Part B Majors - 12 units (minimum of 8 units of Compulsory Courses) 2 Majors: Digital Media Major Public Relations Major | BCommun Plans Majors - 16 units (including 10 units of Compulsory Courses) 2 Majors: Digital Media Major Public Relations Major |
16 units of elective courses which may include a second major, or two minors, or both a minor and general elective courses. Minors Digital Media Public Relations Journalism Writing Advertising Event Management Health Communication Interaction Design | 16 units of elective courses which may include a second major, or two minors, or both a minor and general elective courses. Minors Digital Media Public Relations Journalism Writing Interaction Design
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No more than 20 units of courses at Level 1 Minimum of 6 units of courses at Level 3 required | No more than 24 units of courses at Level 1 Minimum of 8 units of courses at Level 3 required |