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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Communication

This double degree pairs business study with communication.

How long it takes
4 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 68.35
Lowest offered at Queensland University of Technology, 2026
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
3 providers
VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Communication asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how businesses and media work
  • curiosity about people and current events
  • good written and spoken communication skills
  • a willingness to research and present ideas

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Deakin University

    Geelong Waterfront, Melbourne Burwood, VIC

    More about Deakin University

    4.4from 2,192 Google reviews

    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
    • Support services are helpful for students

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
  • Queensland University of Technology

    KG & GP, QLD

    4.5from 896 Google reviews

    ATAR
    68.35 lowest
    (70.35 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Fee
    $17,400 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Students are friendly and approachable

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
    • Some find staff less helpful
  • University of the Sunshine Coast

    Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, QLD

    4.5from 591 Google reviews

    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Jul 2027
    Fee
    $15,817 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for University of the Sunshine Coast (opens in a new tab)

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Communication.

  • Business fundamentals
  • Marketing
  • Professional and media writing
  • Social media and video
  • Communication theory

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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