Degree Structure: Bachelor of Communication
Program code: XBCOM
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 114 units for all Core courses, and
- 30 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 114 units for all Core courses, and
- 30 units for Electives
Complete 114 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
UO Intercultural Communication
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Course code
COMM1006
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Communication and Media
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Course code
COMM1008
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Introduction to Social Media
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Course code
COMM1009
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Professional and Technical Communication
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Course code
COMM1010
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Digital Photography
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Course code
JOUR1008
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Units
6
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Course name
UO News Reporting
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Course code
JOUR1009
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Public Relations: Theory and Practice
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Course code
MARK1014
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Introduction to Digital Media
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Course code
MDIA1013
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Writing for Digital Media
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Course code
COMM2004
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Communication Research Methods
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Course code
COMM2005
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Content Creation for Media
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Course code
COMM2006
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Media Law and Ethics
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Course code
JOUR2005
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Radio and Audio Journalism
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Course code
JOUR2008
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Communication Management in Practice
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Course code
COMM3002
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Integrated Communication Planning
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Course code
COMM3003
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Promotional Communication: Advertising, Publicity and Marketing
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Course code
COMM3004
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Social Media Engagement
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Course code
COMM3005
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Feature Writing
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Course code
JOUR3004
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Web Design
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Course code
MDIA3011
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Units
6
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 30 units comprising:
- 30 units from Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Elective 5
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Course code
AUXX1015
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning
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Course code
SOCI3014
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Introduction to Video Production
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Course code
INFO1024
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange
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Course code
MARK1013
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Digital Marketing
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Course code
MARK3013
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Units
6
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Course name
Elective 1
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Course code
AUXX1011
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Units
6
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Course name
Elective 2
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Course code
AUXX1012
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Units
6
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Course name
Elective 3
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Course code
AUXX1013
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Units
6
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Course name
Elective 4
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Course code
AUXX1014
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Units
6
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