Bachelors of Communication and Bachelor of Arts - History [Extended Major]

This dual degree combines communication, an exciting new area of study that encompasses several disciplines, with a diverse range of arts studies. Realise your full creative potential and be in high demand with this empowering dual degree. You'll develop a critical awareness of how communication influences human lives, through courses that examine the many different forms of communication and technologies used to transmit information. You will grow your understanding and skills in a number of areas, including visual, written, multimedia, spoken and interpersonal communication, and research. Choose to major in Public Relations or Digital Media. The Bachelor of Arts provides a flexible structure with over 40 study areas to choose from. Discover your passion while equipping yourself with the skills to succeed in the changing, global workplace. It gives you the opportunity to learn differently and base your expertise on understanding how and why people interact with each other and the world around them. The core set of courses introduce you to the central features of contemporary communication processes and a range of complementary arts fields, and you then specialise with your choice of major and minor courses to tailor a career path that enables you to achieve your professional and personal goals.

History examines the way social, political, cultural and economic drivers develop and change over time. Looking to the past provides an essential tool for understanding the present. An Extended Major in History allows you maximum choice from our rich and exciting offerings in European, Asian and Australian histories, spanning from the medieval world right through to contemporary studies. Geographically, courses in the major cover Germany, Britain, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, and others. Thematic courses cover big ideas including war, witchcraft, sexuality, urban life and genocide. Studying History develops high level research skills, critical thinking, and excellent communication skills. In the final year of study, History offers opportunities for work-integrated learning at museums, libraries, and heritage sites.

Year 12 or equivalent English.
International Baccalaureate Diploma - 28

IELTS overall 6.5, reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.