Question 1

What is a communications degree?

Accepted Answer

Undergraduate communications degrees like a Bachelor of Communications or a Bachelor of Marketing and Communication can help you develop the skills you need to produce thought-provoking and engaging work in a range of media industries. These qualifications will teach you how to push your creative boundaries and embrace the fluid transformations occurring across today’s complex communication landscape.

Once you’ve chosen your primary area of study, prepare to develop strong work-ready skills, including in writing and critical thinking and producing creative content for film, TV, radio, documentaries, print, digital media and more.

Question 2

What jobs can you get with a communications degree?

Accepted Answer

Communications jobs are varied. They can be fast-paced or slower in nature, and public-facing or behind the scenes. And with the digitisation of the industry constantly evolving, there are an abundance of careers out there for passionate communicators.

One of the best things about choosing a communications career path is that you have plenty of scope for movement. Most businesses need communications professionals, which means you have the freedom to shift between industries and carve out a career in whatever shape or form you choose.

Many graduates take on roles in:

Advertising and marketing
Business writing
Copywriting
Creative writing
Media and journalism
Public relations
Publishing and editing
Technical writing
Travel writing
TV and film production

Question 3

How do I enrol?

Accepted Answer

Unlike when you study through a traditional university, you can enrol you in most of the undergraduate subjects available through our website instantly. Enrol in the subjects you’re interested in, and as soon as your study materials arrive, you can start learning online.

As you start completing your subjects, you’ll eventually need to apply to your uni to formally enter your degree. Enrolling in subjects is a great way of becoming eligible and applying successfully. Check out the Registering in this degree section on the degree page you're interested in for more information.

Postgraduate subjects are different. Most of them are restricted, meaning you’ll have to apply for entry and be accepted before you can start studying online. You’ll find information about the application process on the postgraduate degree page that you’re interested in.

Enrolling is easy. You can enrol online or over the phone with a student advisor.

Question 4

How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

Accepted Answer

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study.

Chat with us to find out more.

Question 5

Why should I study online through Open Universities Australia?

Accepted Answer

There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.

You can enrol without entry requirements
We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
You have total control over how you study
Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
We’ll help you navigate the university world
Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

Communication courses

Introduction to Communication