Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication)/Bachelor of Public Health (ID07)


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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
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
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CYB101Introduction to Communication
Last offered in 2023
CYB102
Equivalents:
KXB101
Introduction to Media and Entertainment Industries
Last offered in 2023
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CYB103
Equivalents:
KCB101
Communication Theory and Practice
Last offered in 2023
CYB104
Equivalents:
CYD104
Managing Social Media
Last offered in 2023
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 2 Semester 2 must apply by 1 November.
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CWB102
Equivalents:
KWB115
Influence and Persuasion
Available for enrolment in 2024
CYB113Living in a Media World
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CWB200
Equivalents:
CWB103
Interpersonal and Intercultural Negotiation
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
SELECT One of the following units (CCB106, CWB111 or CYB116):
CCB106
Equivalents:
CWB112
Popular Culture
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
CWB111
Equivalents:
KWB114
Scientific and Technical Writing
Gardens Point
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2


SA in Senior English or equivalent is assumed knowledge.
CYB116Understanding the Internet and Data
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CWB203
Equivalents:
CCB203
Strategic Speech
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
CWB204Persuasive Communication
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CWB201
Equivalents:
KWB213, KWB106
Corporate Writing and Editing
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
CYB115
Equivalents:
CYB105
Understanding Audiences
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1, Semester 2
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CCB304Social Media Strategy
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96cp of completed study
CJB303
Equivalents:
CWB301
Political Communication
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
Completion of 72 credit points of study
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CCB307Digital Advertising and Public Relations Capstone
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
168cp of completed study (in current course)
SELECT One unit from the Work Integrated Learning Unit Options List (KKB341 or KKB350):
KKB341Work Integrated Learning 1
Online
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
Prerequisites:
Completion of 168 credit points of study
Antirequisites:
BEB701, BEB702, KKB343, KKB344

This 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
KKB350Creative Industries Study Tour
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1, Semester 2
Prerequisites:
Completion of 72 credit points of study

This 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
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CYB101Introduction to Communication
Last offered in 2023
CYB102
Equivalents:
KXB101
Introduction to Media and Entertainment Industries
Last offered in 2023
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CYB103
Equivalents:
KCB101
Communication Theory and Practice
Last offered in 2023
CYB104
Equivalents:
CYD104
Managing Social Media
Last offered in 2023
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 2 Semester 2 must apply by 1 November.
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CWB101
Equivalents:
KWB110
Communication and Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing
Last offered in 2023
CWB102
Equivalents:
KWB115
Influence and Persuasion
Available for enrolment in 2024
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CCB102
Equivalents:
KJB103, KCB304, KJB211
Multi-Media Design
Last offered in 2023
CWB103Interpersonal and Intercultural Negotiation
Last offered in 2023
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CWB203
Equivalents:
CCB203
Strategic Speech
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
CWB204Persuasive Communication
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CWB201
Equivalents:
KWB213, KWB106
Corporate Writing and Editing
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
CYB115
Equivalents:
CYB105
Understanding Audiences
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1, Semester 2
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CCB304Social Media Strategy
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96cp of completed study
CJB303
Equivalents:
CWB301
Political Communication
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
Completion of 72 credit points of study
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CCB307Digital Advertising and Public Relations Capstone
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
168cp of completed study (in current course)
SELECT One unit from the Work Integrated Learning Unit Options List (KKB341 or KKB350):
KKB341Work Integrated Learning 1
Online
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
Prerequisites:
Completion of 168 credit points of study
Antirequisites:
BEB701, BEB702, KKB343, KKB344

This 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
KKB350Creative Industries Study Tour
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1, Semester 2
Prerequisites:
Completion of 72 credit points of study

This 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
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CYB101Introduction to Communication
Last offered in 2023
CYB102
Equivalents:
KXB101
Introduction to Media and Entertainment Industries
Last offered in 2023
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CYB103
Equivalents:
KCB101
Communication Theory and Practice
Last offered in 2023
CYB104
Equivalents:
CYD104
Managing Social Media
Last offered in 2023
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 2 Semester 2 must apply by 1 November.
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CWB101
Equivalents:
KWB110
Communication and Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing
Last offered in 2023
CWB102
Equivalents:
KWB115
Influence and Persuasion
Available for enrolment in 2024
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CCB102
Equivalents:
KJB103, KCB304, KJB211
Multi-Media Design
Last offered in 2023
CWB103Interpersonal and Intercultural Negotiation
Last offered in 2023
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CCB203
Equivalents:
KCB103, KCD103, KCB213
Strategic Speech Communication
Last offered in 2023


It is recommended CYB101 Introduction to Communication is completed prior to CCB203
CWB202Rhetoric: Public Communication Skills
Last offered in 2023
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CCB204
Equivalents:
KCB205
Communication Planning and Practice
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
CYB101 or KCB101 or KJB102
CWB201
Equivalents:
KWB213, KWB106
Corporate Writing and Editing
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CJB303
Equivalents:
CWB301
Political Communication
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
Completion of 72 credit points of study
CWB303
Equivalents:
KCB303, KCB307
Communication Project
Available for enrolment in 2024
Prerequisites:
Completion of 168 credit points of study

This is an advanced-level unit to be completed in the final year of your course.
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CCB306
Equivalents:
CCB303, CDB303
Media and Communication Capstone
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
168cp of completed study (in current course)
SELECT One unit from the Work Integrated Learning Unit Options List (KKB341 or KKB350):
KKB341Work Integrated Learning 1
Online
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
Prerequisites:
Completion of 168 credit points of study
Antirequisites:
BEB701, BEB702, KKB343, KKB344

This 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
KKB350Creative Industries Study Tour
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1, Semester 2
Prerequisites:
Completion of 72 credit points of study

This 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
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
LSB111Understanding Disease Concepts
Gardens Point
Semester 1, Semester 2
PUB215Upstream! Creating a Just World Through Public Health Practice
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
PYB100
Equivalents:
PYB101, HLB100
Foundation Psychology
Gardens Point
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1, Semester 2
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.
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
PUB326Introduction to Epidemiology
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Antirequisites:
HLN710

Successful completion of 96 credit points is assumed knowledge.
PUB332Sustainable Environments for Health
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Antirequisites:
PUB107
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
PUB209
Equivalents:
NSB017
Health, Culture and Society
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
PUB336Gender Equity and Human Health
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
PUB530Health Education and Behaviour Change
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Antirequisites:
PUB329, PUB341
Choose either HLB001 or PUB565:
HLB001Health Needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
PUB565International Health and Social Justice
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
PUB215 or PUB251

At least two years of study in health area, including PUB215, PUB326 isand PUB416 are assumed knowledge.
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
PUB461Qualitative Inquiry in Public Health
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Chose one unit from Public Health Elective List
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
PUB514Contract / Project Management
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
PUB545Health Policy Making and Advocacy - People, Power and Politics
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
Completion of 192cp
Antirequisites:
PUB511
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
PUB406Taking Action for Health Promotion
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
PUB215 or PUB530
PUB875Professional Practice
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
(Completion of 192 cp including PUB514) or (Completion of 192cp including SWB401 and SWB312)
Antirequisites:
PUB645, PUB821

Completion 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

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:
Select one elective from the list below.
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
XNB150Food Citizenship
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
XNB151
Equivalents:
PUB201
Food and Nutrition
Online
Semester 1, Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1, Semester 2
XNB252
Equivalents:
PUB648
Food and Nutrition Across the Lifecycle
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
(XNB148 and (XNB150 or CWB103) and XNB151 and XNB250 and XNB255) or CSB441
XNH350
Equivalents:
PUB509, XNB350
Community and Public Health Nutrition
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
XNB252, XNB255, XNB151, XNB148 and (XNB150 or CWB103)
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
KKB190
Equivalents:
OUB100
Yatdjuligin - Cultural Safety in Indigenous Australian Context
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
KKB191
Equivalents:
OUB110, EDB039
Am I black enough? Indigenous Australian Representations
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
KKB192
Equivalents:
OUB120
Smash the Act - Indigenous Australian Politics
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
KKB193
Equivalents:
OUB130, EDB040
Indigenous Knowledge: Research Ethics and Protocols
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
SWB109Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Communities
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Antirequisites:
EDB041
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB286Domestic and Family Violence
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
SWB110Understanding Families and Relationships
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
SWB204Critical Practice with Children and Families
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Antirequisites:
HHB204
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
LQB185
Equivalents:
LSB182, LSB142, LQD185
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals
Gardens Point
Semester 1, Semester 2
LSB142Human Anatomy and Physiology
Gardens Point
Semester 1
PCB150Biomedical Physics
Available for enrolment in 2024
Antirequisites:
PVB101
CZB190Chemistry for Health Sciences
Available for enrolment in 2024
Antirequisites:
CVB101, CVB102, LQB180
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
PYB100 or PYB012 is a prerequisite for these electives
PYB203Developmental Psychology
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
PYB102 or PYB100
PYB307Health Psychology
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
PYB100, PYB101 or PYB102

Successful completion of all first and second year units is assumed knowledge.
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
PYB007Communication for Health Professionals
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1, Semester 2
Gardens Point
Semester 1
Antirequisites:
PYB074, HHB113, PYB111
[This unit is a prerequisite for PYB208]
PYB159Alcohol and Other Drug Studies
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Antirequisites:
PYB158

Introductory psychology unit and 96 credit points of first year units are assumed knowledge.
[This unit is a prerequisite for PYB360]
PYB208Counselling Theory and Practice 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
PYB007 or PUB209
PYB360Interventions for Addictive Behaviours
Kelvin Grove
Flexible Period - 08A
Prerequisites:
PYB159 or PYB158 or PYB260 or NSB223 or NSB023 or NSB204
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
AMB355
Equivalents:
AMB206, AMX206
Marketing Behavioural and Social Change
Prerequisites:
48 credit points of completed studies
EFB106Cost-Benefit Analysis for Project Appraisal
Gardens Point
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
MGB133
Equivalents:
MGB309, MGX309
Managing Strategy
Online
Semester 1, Semester 2
Gardens Point
Semester 1, Semester 2
PUB204Resourcing and Managing Health Budgets
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
PUB104
Antirequisites:
PUB480,PUB609
From Semester 1 2023, MGB133 Managing Strategy replaces BSB115 Management
From Semester 1 2023 AMB355 Marketing and Social Behaviour replaces AMB206
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
HLB300Independent Study
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
Prerequisites:
Completion of 192cp

Minimum GPA 5.0 is assumed knowledge.
[Students may only enrol after completion of 192 credit points]
PUB100Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
[This unit is a prerequisite for PUB101]
PUB101Introduction to Clinical Classification
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
PUB100
PUB490Quality Management in Health
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
Completion of 96cp

Background knowledge of the health care system is assumed knowledge.