Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication)/Bachelor of Public Health (ID07)
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Planning your enrolment
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This is a major of the course Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Public Health (ID07)
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Major Details
Course duration (full-time): | 4 years |
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Total credit points: | 384 |
Standard credit points/full-time semester: | 48 |
Course coordinator: | For more information email: askqut@qut.edu.au; ph: 07 3138 2000 |
Discipline coordinator: | AskQUT |
Course contact: | +61 7 3138 2000; Public Health: +61 7 3138 4831, askqut@qut.edu.au; publichealth@qut.edu.au; |
Delivery: | Kelvin Grove |
CRICOS code: | 096581B |
Faculty: | Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice |
Scholarships
Study costs
Domestic students may need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Study overseas
Study overseas while gaining credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners. Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. Saving your electives for exchange will allow you the most flexibility. For more information, visit student exchange.
Early exit
With appropriate unit selection, students may be able to exit early with either component single degree.
Pathways to further study
On successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for entry into the Master of Teaching (Secondary) or Master of Philosophy, provided you meet the entry requirements.
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Public Health, a range of postgraduate study options are available including PU60 Graduate Diploma in Public Health, and PU86 Master of Public Health.
Professional recognition
Public Health component: Graduates are eligible for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA).
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points comprising 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Public Health. You will undertake the two components of the double degree concurrently.
Communication component
You will complete four core units (48 credit points) and a communication major (144 credit points) in professional communication.
Public Health component
You will complete 144 credit points of core Public Health units, 36 credit points of Public Health elective studies and a 12 credit point professional practice unit.
Study Plan Progressions
Semester 1 (February) commencements |
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Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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CYB103 Equivalents: KCB101 | Communication Theory and Practice |
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CYB104 Equivalents: CYD104 | Managing Social Media |
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SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 2 Semester 2 must apply by 1 November. |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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CWB200 Equivalents: CWB103 | Interpersonal and Intercultural Negotiation |
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SELECT | One of the following units (CCB106, CWB111 or CYB116): | ||
CCB106 Equivalents: CWB112 | Popular Culture |
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CWB111 Equivalents: KWB114 | Scientific and Technical Writing |
| SA in Senior English or equivalent is assumed knowledge. |
CYB116 | Understanding the Internet and Data |
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SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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CCB307 | Digital Advertising and Public Relations Capstone |
| Prerequisites: 168cp of completed study (in current course) |
SELECT | One unit from the Work Integrated Learning Unit Options List (KKB341 or KKB350): | ||
KKB341 | Work Integrated Learning 1 |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 168 credit points of studyAntirequisites: BEB701, BEB702, KKB343, KKB344This is a final year (capstone) independent workplace study unit. Students are responsible for finding their own internship. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/WorkIntegratedLearning-CI |
KKB350 | Creative Industries Study Tour |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 72 credit points of studyThis is an immersive learning unit. Enrolment by application only. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/WorkIntegratedLearning-CI |
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit |
Semester 1 (February) commencements |
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Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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CYB103 Equivalents: KCB101 | Communication Theory and Practice |
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CYB104 Equivalents: CYD104 | Managing Social Media |
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SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 2 Semester 2 must apply by 1 November. |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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CCB307 | Digital Advertising and Public Relations Capstone |
| Prerequisites: 168cp of completed study (in current course) |
SELECT | One unit from the Work Integrated Learning Unit Options List (KKB341 or KKB350): | ||
KKB341 | Work Integrated Learning 1 |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 168 credit points of studyAntirequisites: BEB701, BEB702, KKB343, KKB344This is a final year (capstone) independent workplace study unit. Students are responsible for finding their own internship. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/WorkIntegratedLearning-CI |
KKB350 | Creative Industries Study Tour |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 72 credit points of studyThis is an immersive learning unit. Enrolment by application only. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/WorkIntegratedLearning-CI |
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit |
Semester 1 (February) commencements |
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Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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CYB103 Equivalents: KCB101 | Communication Theory and Practice |
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CYB104 Equivalents: CYD104 | Managing Social Media |
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SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 2 Semester 2 must apply by 1 November. |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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CCB203 Equivalents: KCB103, KCD103, KCB213 | Strategic Speech Communication |
| It is recommended CYB101 Introduction to Communication is completed prior to CCB203 |
CWB202 | Rhetoric: Public Communication Skills |
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SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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CJB303 Equivalents: CWB301 | Political Communication |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 72 credit points of study |
CWB303 Equivalents: KCB303, KCB307 | Communication Project |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 168 credit points of studyThis is an advanced-level unit to be completed in the final year of your course. |
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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CCB306 Equivalents: CCB303, CDB303 | Media and Communication Capstone |
| Prerequisites: 168cp of completed study (in current course) |
SELECT | One unit from the Work Integrated Learning Unit Options List (KKB341 or KKB350): | ||
KKB341 | Work Integrated Learning 1 |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 168 credit points of studyAntirequisites: BEB701, BEB702, KKB343, KKB344This is a final year (capstone) independent workplace study unit. Students are responsible for finding their own internship. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/WorkIntegratedLearning-CI |
KKB350 | Creative Industries Study Tour |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 72 credit points of studyThis is an immersive learning unit. Enrolment by application only. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/WorkIntegratedLearning-CI |
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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PYB100 Equivalents: PYB101, HLB100 | Foundation Psychology |
| Antirequisites: PYB012 |
Public Health Elective | |||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 2 Semester 2 must apply by 1 November. |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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PUB326 | Introduction to Epidemiology |
| Antirequisites: HLN710Successful completion of 96 credit points is assumed knowledge. |
PUB332 | Sustainable Environments for Health |
| Antirequisites: PUB107 |
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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PUB530 | Health Education and Behaviour Change |
| Antirequisites: PUB329, PUB341 |
Choose either HLB001 or PUB565: | |||
HLB001 | Health Needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians |
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PUB565 | International Health and Social Justice |
| Prerequisites: PUB215 or PUB251At least two years of study in health area, including PUB215, PUB326 isand PUB416 are assumed knowledge. |
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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PUB461 | Qualitative Inquiry in Public Health |
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Chose one unit from Public Health Elective List | |||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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PUB514 | Contract / Project Management |
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PUB545 | Health Policy Making and Advocacy - People, Power and Politics |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 192cpAntirequisites: PUB511 |
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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PUB406 | Taking Action for Health Promotion |
| Prerequisites: PUB215 or PUB530 |
PUB875 | Professional Practice |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 192 cp including PUB514) or (Completion of 192cp including SWB401 and SWB312)Antirequisites: PUB645, PUB821Completion of 240 credit points of study is assumed knowledge. Lecture materials from PUB514 Contract/Project Management and all previous units of study form the theoretical background to this unit. |
SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
SELECT | Other Degree Unit |
Unit Lists
There are a number of changes to units which may affect your enrolment in 2024 or beyond. Study plans for affected continuing students will be updated.
2023 or earlier |
Change |
From 2024 |
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CCB101 Media Issues and Debates |
Replaced with |
CYB113 Living in a Media World |
CCB102 Multi-Media Design |
Replaced with |
For KCBXMJR-DIGMEDI Digital Media Major: CCB106 Popular Culture For KCBXMJR-PRFCOMN Professional Communication Major: Choice of CCB106 Popular Culture, CWB111 Scientific and Technical Writing, or CYB116 Understanding the Internet and Data For KJ32: Choice of CCB106 Popular Culture or CYB115 Understanding Audiences |
CCB200 Digital Platforms |
Replaced with |
CCB105 Digital Platforms |
CCB203 Strategic Speech Communication |
Replaced with | CWB203 Strategic Speech |
CCB204 Communication Planning and Practice |
Replaced with |
For KCBXMJR-DIGMEDI Digital Media Major: CYB116 Understanding the Internet and Data For KCBXMJR-PRFCOMN Professional Communication Major: CYB115 Understanding Audiences |
CCB301 Communication Research Methods |
Replaced with | CCB305 Critical Issues in Media and Communication |
CCB302 Digital Media Analytics |
Replaced with | CCB205 Digital Media Analytics |
CCB303 Digital Media Project |
Replaced with |
CCB306 Media and Communication Capstone |
CDB101 Managing Media and Entertainment |
Replaced with | CYB113 Living in a Media World |
CDB202 Entertainment Cultures |
Replaced with | CCB106 Popular Culture |
CDB301 Critical Issues in the Entertainment Industries |
Replaced with | CCB305 Critical Issues in Media and Communication |
CDB302 Entertainment Project 1: Pre-Production |
Replaced with |
For 2024: CWB303 Communication Project For 2025 onwards: CCB304 Social Media Strategy |
CDB303 Entertainment Project 2: Production |
Replaced with | CCB306 Media and Communication Capstone |
CJB102 Visual Journalism |
Replaced with | CWB203 Strategic Speech |
CJB103 Journalistic Inquiry |
Replaced with |
CYB116 Understanding the Internet and Data |
CJB301 International Newsdesk |
Replaced with | Contact Faculty for advice. |
CWB101 Communication and Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing |
Replaced with | CYB113 Living in a Media World |
CWB103 Interpersonal and Intercultural Negotiation |
Replaced with | CWB200 Interpersonal and Intercultural Negotiation |
CWB202 Rhetoric: Public Communication Skills |
Replaced with | CWB204 Persuasive Communication |
CWB301 Political Communication |
Replaced with | CJB303 Political Communication |
CWB302 Advanced Corporate Communication |
Replaced with |
For 2024: CCB306 Media and Communication Capstone For 2025 onwards: CCB307 Digital Advertising and Public Relations Capstone |
CYB101 Introduction to Communication |
Replaced with | CYB112 Communication and Composition |
CYB102 Introduction to Media and Entertainment Industries |
Replaced with | CYB114 Understanding Media Industries |
CYB103 Communication Theory and Practice |
Replaced with | CYB111 Communication and Collaboration |
CYB104 Managing Social Media |
Replaced with |
Choice of CYB115 Understanding Audiences, CYB116 Understanding the Internet and Data, or CCB106 Popular Culture |
CYB105 Understanding Audiences |
Replaced with | CYB115 Understanding Audiences |
CYB106 Global Media and Entertainment Industries |
Replaced with | CCB206 Global Media and Culture |
The above information is subject to change.
Elective information: | |||
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Select one elective from the list below. |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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XNB150 | Food Citizenship |
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XNB151 Equivalents: PUB201 | Food and Nutrition |
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XNB252 Equivalents: PUB648 | Food and Nutrition Across the Lifecycle |
| Prerequisites: (XNB148 and (XNB150 or CWB103) and XNB151 and XNB250 and XNB255) or CSB441 |
XNH350 Equivalents: PUB509, XNB350 | Community and Public Health Nutrition |
| Prerequisites: XNB252, XNB255, XNB151, XNB148 and (XNB150 or CWB103) |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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KKB190 Equivalents: OUB100 | Yatdjuligin - Cultural Safety in Indigenous Australian Context |
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KKB191 Equivalents: OUB110, EDB039 | Am I black enough? Indigenous Australian Representations |
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KKB192 Equivalents: OUB120 | Smash the Act - Indigenous Australian Politics |
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KKB193 Equivalents: OUB130, EDB040 | Indigenous Knowledge: Research Ethics and Protocols |
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SWB109 | Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Communities |
| Antirequisites: EDB041 |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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JSB286 | Domestic and Family Violence |
| Prerequisites: 96cp of previous study |
SWB110 | Understanding Families and Relationships |
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SWB204 | Critical Practice with Children and Families |
| Antirequisites: HHB204 |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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LQB185 Equivalents: LSB182, LSB142, LQD185 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals |
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LSB142 | Human Anatomy and Physiology |
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PCB150 | Biomedical Physics |
| Antirequisites: PVB101 |
CZB190 | Chemistry for Health Sciences |
| Antirequisites: CVB101, CVB102, LQB180 |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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PYB100 or PYB012 is a prerequisite for these electives | |||
PYB203 | Developmental Psychology |
| Prerequisites: PYB102 or PYB100 |
PYB307 | Health Psychology |
| Prerequisites: PYB100, PYB101 or PYB102Successful completion of all first and second year units is assumed knowledge. |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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PYB007 | Communication for Health Professionals |
| Antirequisites: PYB074, HHB113, PYB111 |
[This unit is a prerequisite for PYB208] | |||
PYB159 | Alcohol and Other Drug Studies |
| Antirequisites: PYB158Introductory psychology unit and 96 credit points of first year units are assumed knowledge. |
[This unit is a prerequisite for PYB360] | |||
PYB208 | Counselling Theory and Practice 1 |
| Prerequisites: PYB007 or PUB209 |
PYB360 | Interventions for Addictive Behaviours |
| Prerequisites: PYB159 or PYB158 or PYB260 or NSB223 or NSB023 or NSB204 |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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AMB355 Equivalents: AMB206, AMX206 | Marketing Behavioural and Social Change | Prerequisites: 48 credit points of completed studies | |
EFB106 | Cost-Benefit Analysis for Project Appraisal |
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MGB133 Equivalents: MGB309, MGX309 | Managing Strategy |
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PUB204 | Resourcing and Managing Health Budgets |
| Prerequisites: PUB104Antirequisites: PUB480,PUB609 |
From Semester 1 2023, MGB133 Managing Strategy replaces BSB115 Management | |||
From Semester 1 2023 AMB355 Marketing and Social Behaviour replaces AMB206 |
Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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HLB300 | Independent Study |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 192cpMinimum GPA 5.0 is assumed knowledge. |
[Students may only enrol after completion of 192 credit points] | |||
PUB100 | Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology |
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[This unit is a prerequisite for PUB101] | |||
PUB101 | Introduction to Clinical Classification |
| Prerequisites: PUB100 |
PUB490 | Quality Management in Health |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 96cpBackground knowledge of the health care system is assumed knowledge. |