Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication)/Bachelor of Justice (ID09)


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This is a major of the course Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Justice (ID09)

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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:Program Director, School of Communication; Justice: Director of Undergraduate Programs; askqut@qut.edu.au; +61 7 3138 2000
Discipline coordinator:Dr Lesley Hawkes (Professional Communication); Justice: Director of Undergraduate Programs
Course contact:CI: +61 7 3138 2000; Justice: +61 7 3138 2707, askqut@qut.edu.au (Professional Communication); Justice: law_enquiries@qut.edu.au
Delivery:Kelvin Grove
CRICOS code:096582A
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 Justice, you may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Justice (Honours), provided you have achieved the required GPA.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points, made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Justice. 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.

Justice units

In order to complete the Bachelor of Justice component of this course, you must complete a total of 192 credit points from:

  • 8 justice core units (96 credit points)
  • a major (8 units) in either criminology and policing, or policy and politics (96 credit points).

Study Plan Progressions

Semester 1 (February) commencements
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB170
Equivalents:
JSB131, JSB011, JSB101
Introduction to Criminology and Policing
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
JSB172
Equivalents:
JSB132, JSB012, JSB104
Professional Academic Skills
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB178
Equivalents:
JSB081, JSB251,JSB271
Policy, Governance and Justice
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
JSB181
Equivalents:
JSB273
Introduction to Justice Research Methods
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB171
Equivalents:
JSB131, JSB011, JSB101
Justice and Society
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
JSB180Deviance and Social Justice
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB173Understanding the Criminal Justice System
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points)
Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points)
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB228Technology and Crime
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of study
JSB272
Equivalents:
JSB231, JSB018
Theories of Crime
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
Antirequisites:
JSN113
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB207
Equivalents:
JSB373
Punishment and Penal Policy
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
JSB286Domestic and Family Violence
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB284
Equivalents:
JSB274
Policing in Context
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
Select a Justice option unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB399Justice Industry Project
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
JSB207 or JSB263
Select a Justice option unit
Semester 2 (July) commencements
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB178
Equivalents:
JSB081, JSB251,JSB271
Policy, Governance and Justice
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
JSB181
Equivalents:
JSB273
Introduction to Justice Research Methods
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB170
Equivalents:
JSB131, JSB011, JSB101
Introduction to Criminology and Policing
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
JSB171
Equivalents:
JSB131, JSB011, JSB101
Justice and Society
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB173Understanding the Criminal Justice System
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points)
Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points)
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB172
Equivalents:
JSB132, JSB012, JSB104
Professional Academic Skills
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
JSB180Deviance and Social Justice
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB207
Equivalents:
JSB373
Punishment and Penal Policy
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
JSB286Domestic and Family Violence
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB228Technology and Crime
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of study
JSB272
Equivalents:
JSB231, JSB018
Theories of Crime
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
Antirequisites:
JSN113
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB399Justice Industry Project
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
JSB207 or JSB263
Select a Justice option unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB284
Equivalents:
JSB274
Policing in Context
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
Select a Justice option unit
Semester 1 (February) commencements
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB170
Equivalents:
JSB131, JSB011, JSB101
Introduction to Criminology and Policing
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
JSB172
Equivalents:
JSB132, JSB012, JSB104
Professional Academic Skills
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB178
Equivalents:
JSB081, JSB251,JSB271
Policy, Governance and Justice
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
JSB181
Equivalents:
JSB273
Introduction to Justice Research Methods
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB171
Equivalents:
JSB131, JSB011, JSB101
Justice and Society
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
JSB180Deviance and Social Justice
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB173Understanding the Criminal Justice System
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points)
Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points)
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB261Theories of Government
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
JSB270
Equivalents:
JSB260
Global Justice and Human Rights
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB263Global Political Institutions
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
Select a Justice option unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB379Political Practice, People Power, and Protest
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
Select a Justice option unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB380Critical Policy Analysis
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
JSB207 or JSB263
JSB399Justice Industry Project
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
JSB207 or JSB263
Semester 2 (July) commencements
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB178
Equivalents:
JSB081, JSB251,JSB271
Policy, Governance and Justice
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
JSB181
Equivalents:
JSB273
Introduction to Justice Research Methods
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB170
Equivalents:
JSB131, JSB011, JSB101
Introduction to Criminology and Policing
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
JSB171
Equivalents:
JSB131, JSB011, JSB101
Justice and Society
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB173Understanding the Criminal Justice System
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points)
Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points)
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB172
Equivalents:
JSB132, JSB012, JSB104
Professional Academic Skills
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
JSB180Deviance and Social Justice
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB263Global Political Institutions
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
Select a Justice option unit
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB261Theories of Government
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
JSB270
Equivalents:
JSB260
Global Justice and Human Rights
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB380Critical Policy Analysis
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
JSB207 or JSB263
JSB399Justice Industry Project
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
JSB207 or JSB263
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB379Political Practice, People Power, and Protest
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
Select a Justice option 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
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 2 (July) commencements
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
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
CYB112
Equivalents:
CWB101
Communication and Composition
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
CYB114
Equivalents:
CYB102
Understanding Media Industries
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
SELECT Other Degree Unit
SELECT Other Degree Unit
Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 3 Semester 1 must apply by 1 June.
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
CCB105
Equivalents:
CCB200
Digital Platforms
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
CYB113Living in a Media World
Kelvin Grove
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
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
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
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
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 2 (July) commencements
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
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
Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 3 Semester 1 must apply by 1 June.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Semester 2 (July) commencements
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
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
Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 3 Semester 1 must apply by 1 June.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CWB301
Equivalents:
KCB302
Political Communication
Last offered in 2023
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
CWB302Advanced Corporate Communication
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
(CWB201 or KWB213) and (CCB204 or KCB205). CCB204 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as CWB302.
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 2 (July) commencements
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
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
Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 3 Semester 1 must apply by 1 June.
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
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
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
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
CWB302Advanced Corporate Communication
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
(CWB201 or KWB213) and (CCB204 or KCB205). CCB204 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as CWB302.
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
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

Unit Lists

CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
JSB158
Equivalents:
JSB157
Policing Diversity
Last offered in 2021
JSB170
Equivalents:
JSB131, JSB011, JSB101
Introduction to Criminology and Policing
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
JSB171
Equivalents:
JSB131, JSB011, JSB101
Justice and Society
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
JSB172
Equivalents:
JSB132, JSB012, JSB104
Professional Academic Skills
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
JSB173Understanding the Criminal Justice System
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
JSB174
Equivalents:
JSB136
Forensic Psychology and the Justice System
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Antirequisites:
PYB215
JSB178
Equivalents:
JSB081, JSB251,JSB271
Policy, Governance and Justice
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
JSB179
Equivalents:
JSB138,JSB177
Crimes of Violence
Last offered in 2023
JSB180Deviance and Social Justice
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
JSB181
Equivalents:
JSB273
Introduction to Justice Research Methods
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
JSB184
Equivalents:
JSB984
Sex and Crimes
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
48cp of previous study
JSB207
Equivalents:
JSB373
Punishment and Penal Policy
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
JSB208
Equivalents:
JSB971
Gender, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
JSB219Case Studies in Major Crime
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of previous study
JSB224Understanding Trauma in Criminology
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of previous study
JSB225Forensic Criminology
Last offered in 2023
JSB226Professional Misconduct and Abuse: Identification and Response
Last offered in 2022
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous studies
JSB227Case Studies in Criminal Prosecution
Available for enrolment in 2024
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of previous study
JSB228Technology and Crime
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of study
JSB229Border Security
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of previous study
JSB234Interpersonal Skills for Justice Professionals
Last offered in 2021
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of previous study
JSB235Investigation and Evidence
Available for enrolment in 2024
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of previous study
Disaster Recovery for a Better World
JSB237Negotiating Conflict in a Global Context
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of previous study
JSB240
Equivalents:
JSB209
Organised Crime
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of previous study
JSB255Environmental Justice and Climate Change
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
96cp of completed studies
JSB261Theories of Government
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
JSB263Global Political Institutions
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
JSB264Statistical Methods for Justice Professionals
Last offered in 2019
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
JSB266White Collar Crime and Official Corruption
Prerequisites:
JSB172 or JSB178 or LLB101
Antirequisites:
JSB183, JSB265
JSB267Identity, Marginalisation, and Global Change
Last offered in 2022
Prerequisites:
Completion of 96 credit points or more of study
JSB270
Equivalents:
JSB260
Global Justice and Human Rights
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
JSB272
Equivalents:
JSB231, JSB018
Theories of Crime
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
Antirequisites:
JSN113
JSB276Independent Study
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
Antirequisites:
JB976
Other Requisites:
96cp of previous study, minimum GPA of 5 and unit coordinator approval
JSB277
Equivalents:
JSB976
Independent Study
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
Other Requisites:
96cp of previous study, minimum GPA of 5 and requires academic approval
JSB278
Equivalents:
JSB378
Drugs and Crime
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
JSB279Social Network Analysis Skills
Last offered in 2020
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of previous study
JSB280Engaging Men
Last offered in 2021
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of previous study
JSB282Crime and Media
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
96cp of completed study
JSB284
Equivalents:
JSB274
Policing in Context
Online
Semester 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
JSB285
Equivalents:
JSB985
Political Violence and Terrorism
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
JSB286Domestic and Family Violence
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
JSB287Crime in Popular Culture
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
JSB288Comparative Policing in a Complex World
Last offered in 2018
Prerequisites:
96 cp of previous study
JSB289Preventing Gendered Violence
Last offered in 2020
Prerequisites:
96 cp of previous study
JSB290Victimology
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of previous study
JSB305
Equivalents:
JSB980
Professional Justice Placement
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1, Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96 credit points of JSB coded units.
Other Requisites:
at the discretion of the unit coordinator.
JSB306International Justice Study Tour
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
96 cp of previous study
Other Requisites:
at the discretion of the unit coordinator
JSB307Indigenous Justice Placement
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
192 credit points of previous study
Other Requisites:
at the discretion of the unit coordinator
JSB367
Equivalents:
JSB377
Intelligence and Security
Available for enrolment in 2024
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
JSB374
Equivalents:
JSB333, JSB044
Crime Prevention
Last offered in 2023
Prerequisites:
JSB172 or JSB173 or LLB101 or PYB007
Antirequisites:
JSN112
JSB372
Equivalents:
JSB232, JSB041
Youth Justice
Online
Semester 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
JSB181 or JSB207 or JSB273 or LLB101 or PYB007. JSB207 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as JSB372
JSB379Political Practice, People Power, and Protest
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
96 Credit Points of Completed Study
JSB380Critical Policy Analysis
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
JSB207 or JSB263
JSB386
Equivalents:
JSB986
Death Investigation
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
96cp of previous study
JSB390Real Skills for the Real World - Justice Capstone
Last offered in 2019
Prerequisites:
JSB172 and JSB273
JSB399Justice Industry Project
Online
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
JSB207 or JSB263
SWB109Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Communities
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Antirequisites:
EDB041

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.