Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication)/Bachelor of Science (ID11)
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Planning your enrolment
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This is a major of the course Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Science (ID11)
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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: | AskQUT askqut@qut.edu.au; +61 7 3138 2000; |
| Discipline coordinator: | AskQUT |
| Course contact: | +61 7 3138 2000, askqut@qut.edu.au |
| Delivery: | Gardens Point, Kelvin Grove |
| CRICOS code: | 096584K |
| Faculties: | Faculty of Science 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.
Professional recognition
Graduates of each Science major are eligible for full or associate membership of a number of discipline-based professional associations. Please refer to the Bachelor of Science for details.
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 Science. 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.
Science component
You will complete 60 credit points of core units and a science major (132 credit points) in one of the following study areas:
- biological sciences
- chemistry
- earth science
- environmental science
- physics
Study Plan Progressions
Please note: Students commencing a Chemistry or Physics Major in July should consult the Bachelor of Science course coordinator for study plan progression advice.
| Semester 1 (February) commencements |
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| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| |
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2 (July) commencements |
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| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYB112 Equivalents: CWB101 | Communication and Composition |
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| CYB114 Equivalents: CYB102 | Understanding Media Industries |
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| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 3 Semester 1 must apply by 1 June. | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWB200 Equivalents: CWB103 | Interpersonal and Intercultural Negotiation |
| |
| SELECT | One of the following units (CCB106, CWB111 or CYB116): | ||
| CCB106 Equivalents: CWB112 | Popular Culture |
| |
| CWB111 Equivalents: KWB114 | Scientific and Technical Writing |
| SA in Senior English or equivalent is assumed knowledge. |
| CYB116 | Understanding the Internet and Data |
| |
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYB103 Equivalents: KCB101 | Communication Theory and Practice |
| |
| CYB104 Equivalents: CYD104 | Managing Social Media |
| |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2 (July) commencements |
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| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYB101 | Introduction to Communication |
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| CYB102 Equivalents: KXB101 | Introduction to Media and Entertainment Industries |
| |
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 3 Semester 1 must apply by 1 June. | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYB103 Equivalents: KCB101 | Communication Theory and Practice |
| |
| CYB104 Equivalents: CYD104 | Managing Social Media |
| |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| |
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Semester 2 (July) commencements |
|---|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYB101 | Introduction to Communication |
| |
| CYB102 Equivalents: KXB101 | Introduction to Media and Entertainment Industries |
| |
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 3 Semester 1 must apply by 1 June. | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Semester 1 (February) commencements |
|---|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYB103 Equivalents: KCB101 | Communication Theory and Practice |
| |
| CYB104 Equivalents: CYD104 | Managing Social Media |
| |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| |
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWB301 Equivalents: KCB302 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWB302 | Advanced Corporate Communication |
| 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): | ||
| 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 2 (July) commencements |
|---|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYB101 | Introduction to Communication |
| |
| CYB102 Equivalents: KXB101 | Introduction to Media and Entertainment Industries |
| |
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 3 Semester 1 must apply by 1 June. | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| |
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| SELECT | Other Degree Unit | ||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWB302 | Advanced Corporate Communication |
| 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): | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Semester 1 (February) commencements |
|---|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Core Unit Option | |||
| Science Major Unit Option | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEB121 | Earth in Motion |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB122 | Physics in the Real World |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| SEB123 | Life and the Environment: Survival of the Fittest |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB124 | Understanding Chemistry |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVB202 | Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods |
| Prerequisites: SEB113 or MAB101 or MAB141 or MXB101 or MXB107 or (MZB103 and (MZB104 or MZB105)) |
| BVB301 | Animal Biology |
| Prerequisites: BVB101 or BVB214 or BZB210 or (BVB201 and admission to ST20) |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVB201 | Biological Processes |
| Prerequisites: BVB101 or BZB210 or ((BVB203 or BVB306) and admission to ST20) |
| BVB204 | Ecological Science |
| Prerequisites: BVB101 or BVB102 or BVB103 or EVB102 or (admission to ST20 and completion of 96 credit points) |
| Semester 2 (July) commencements |
|---|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEB121 | Earth in Motion |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB122 | Physics in the Real World |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| SEB123 | Life and the Environment: Survival of the Fittest |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB124 | Understanding Chemistry |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVB202 | Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods |
| Prerequisites: SEB113 or MAB101 or MAB141 or MXB101 or MXB107 or (MZB103 and (MZB104 or MZB105)) |
| BVB301 | Animal Biology |
| Prerequisites: BVB101 or BVB214 or BZB210 or (BVB201 and admission to ST20) |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVB201 | Biological Processes |
| Prerequisites: BVB101 or BZB210 or ((BVB203 or BVB306) and admission to ST20) |
| BVB204 | Ecological Science |
| Prerequisites: BVB101 or BVB102 or BVB103 or EVB102 or (admission to ST20 and completion of 96 credit points) |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Core Unit Option | |||
| Science Major Unit Option | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MXB100 Equivalents: MAB100,MAB120,MAB180 | Introductory Calculus and Algebra |
| Antirequisites: MAB125, MZB125Sound achievement in Senior Mathematics B (or equivalent) or MAB105 is assumed knowledge. |
| Science Core Unit Option | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEB121 | Earth in Motion |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB122 | Physics in the Real World |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| SEB123 | Life and the Environment: Survival of the Fittest |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB124 | Understanding Chemistry |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVB201 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| Prerequisites: (CVB101 and CVB102) or ((CVB102 or CVB103 or CZB190) and admission to ST20) |
| CVB202 | Analytical Chemistry |
| Prerequisites: ((CVB101 or CZB191) and (CVB102 or CZB191)) or ((CVB102 or CVB103 or CZB190) and admission to ST20) |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVB203 | Physical Chemistry |
| Prerequisites: (CVB101 and CVB102) or ((CVB102 or CVB103 or CZB190) and admission to ST20) |
| CVB204 | Organic Structure and Mechanisms |
| Prerequisites: ((CVB101 or CZB191) and (CVB102 or CZB191)) or ((CVB102 or CVB103 or CZB190) and admission to ST20)Antirequisites: PQB401 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVB303 | Coordination Chemistry |
| Prerequisites: CVB201 |
| CVB304 Equivalents: PQB642 | Chemistry Research Project |
| Prerequisites: CVB202 and CVB302 and (CVB303 or CVB301). (CVB303 or CVB301 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as CVB304) |
| Semester 1 (February) commencements |
|---|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Core Unit Option | |||
| Science Major Unit Option | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEB121 | Earth in Motion |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB122 | Physics in the Real World |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| SEB123 | Life and the Environment: Survival of the Fittest |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB124 | Understanding Chemistry |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERB203 | Sedimentary Geology and Stratigraphy | Prerequisites: (ERB101 and ERB102 and ERB202) or admission to ST20Antirequisites: NQB413 | |
| ERB204 Equivalents: NQB412 | Deforming Earth: Fundamentals of Structural Geology | Prerequisites: (ERB101 and (SEB113 or MXB105 or MZB125)) or admission to ST20 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERB301 Equivalents: NQB615 | Chemical Earth |
| Prerequisites: (ERB101 and ERB102) or (ERB202 and admission to ST20) |
| ERB302 Equivalents: NQB513 | Applied Geophysics |
| Prerequisites: (ERB204 and (SEB113 or MXB105 or MAB101 or MAB141 or MAB105)) or (ERB204 and admission to ST20) |
| Semester 2 (July) commencements |
|---|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEB121 | Earth in Motion |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB122 | Physics in the Real World |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| SEB123 | Life and the Environment: Survival of the Fittest |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB124 | Understanding Chemistry |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERB203 | Sedimentary Geology and Stratigraphy | Prerequisites: (ERB101 and ERB102 and ERB202) or admission to ST20Antirequisites: NQB413 | |
| ERB204 Equivalents: NQB412 | Deforming Earth: Fundamentals of Structural Geology | Prerequisites: (ERB101 and (SEB113 or MXB105 or MZB125)) or admission to ST20 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERB301 Equivalents: NQB615 | Chemical Earth |
| Prerequisites: (ERB101 and ERB102) or (ERB202 and admission to ST20) |
| ERB302 Equivalents: NQB513 | Applied Geophysics |
| Prerequisites: (ERB204 and (SEB113 or MXB105 or MAB101 or MAB141 or MAB105)) or (ERB204 and admission to ST20) |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Core Unit Option | |||
| Science Major Unit Option | |||
| Semester 1 (February) commencements |
|---|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Core Unit Option | |||
| Science Major Unit Option | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEB121 | Earth in Motion |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB122 | Physics in the Real World |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| SEB123 | Life and the Environment: Survival of the Fittest |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB124 | Understanding Chemistry |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVB202 | Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods |
| Prerequisites: SEB113 or MAB101 or MAB141 or MXB101 or MXB107 or (MZB103 and (MZB104 or MZB105)) |
| EVB203 Equivalents: UDB181 | Geospatial Information Science | Prerequisites: Completion of 48 credit points, or enrollment in ST20 |
| Semester 2 (July) commencements |
|---|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEB121 | Earth in Motion |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB122 | Physics in the Real World |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| SEB123 | Life and the Environment: Survival of the Fittest |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB124 | Understanding Chemistry |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVB202 | Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods |
| Prerequisites: SEB113 or MAB101 or MAB141 or MXB101 or MXB107 or (MZB103 and (MZB104 or MZB105)) |
| EVB203 Equivalents: UDB181 | Geospatial Information Science | Prerequisites: Completion of 48 credit points, or enrollment in ST20 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Core Unit Option | |||
| Science Major Unit Option | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MXB100 Equivalents: MAB100,MAB120,MAB180 | Introductory Calculus and Algebra |
| Antirequisites: MAB125, MZB125Sound achievement in Senior Mathematics B (or equivalent) or MAB105 is assumed knowledge. |
| Science Core Unit Option | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEB121 | Earth in Motion |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB122 | Physics in the Real World |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| SEB123 | Life and the Environment: Survival of the Fittest |
| Antirequisites: SEB116 |
| SEB124 | Understanding Chemistry |
| Antirequisites: SEB115 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVB202 | Mathematical Methods in Physics |
| Prerequisites: ((PVB101 or EGB113) and (MXB100 or MZB125)) or (PVB103 and admission to ST20)Maths C or MAB120 or equivalent is assumed knowledge. |
| PVB203 | Experimental Physics |
| Prerequisites: (MXB105 or PVB200 or MXB106 or PVB202 or MZB127 or MZB125 or admission in ED59) and (PVB105 or PVB103 or PVB101 or PVB102 or EGB113 or EGB102) |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVB200 | Computational and Mathematical Physics |
| Prerequisites: MXB100 or MZB125Antirequisites: MXB105Math C is assumed knowledge |
| PVB204 | Electromagnetism |
| Prerequisites: ((PVB202 or PVB200 or MXB106) and (MXB100 or MZB125)) or (PVB202 and admission to ST20) |
**IMPORTANT MESSAGE** Students who commenced course prior to 2024 - Bachelor of Science unit changes
There are a number of changes to units and study areas which may affect your enrolment in 2024 or beyond. Study plans for affected continuing students have been updated.
The below information is subject to change.
|
Unit Code |
Semester |
Change |
Replacement unit |
Effective from (Year) |
Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SEB115 Experimental Science 1 (12cp) |
1,2 |
Replaced with |
SEB122 Physics in the Real World (6cp) |
2023 |
1,2 |
|
SEB116 Experimental Science 2 (12cp) |
1,2 |
Replaced with |
SEB121 Earth in Motion (6cp) |
2023 |
1,2 |
|
BVB102 Evolution and the Diversity of Life (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
BVB103 Evolution and the Diversity of Life (12cp) |
2024 |
2 |
|
BVB203 Plant Biology (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
BVB306 Plant Biology (12cp) |
2025 |
1 |
|
BVB301 Animal Biology (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
BVB205 Animal Biology (12cp) |
2025 |
1 |
|
BVB304 Integrative Biology (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
SEB304 Science Capstone (12cp) |
2026 |
1,2,Summer |
|
CVB304 Chemistry research Project (12cp) |
1,2 |
Replaced with |
SEB304 Science Capstone (12cp) |
2026 |
1,2,Summer |
|
ERB101 Earth Systems (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
ERB110 Earth's Dynamic Systems (12cp) |
2024 |
2 |
|
ERB102 Evolving Earth (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
ERB111 Earth and Planetary Evolution (12cp) |
2024 |
2 |
|
ERB201 Destructive Earth: Natural Hazards (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
CLB331Natural Hazards (12cp) |
2026 |
1 |
|
ERB202 Marine and Atmospheric Systems (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
CLB222 Oceans and Atmosphere (12cp) |
2025 |
1 |
|
ERB203 Sedimentary Geology and Stratigraphy (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
ERB221 Sedimentary Geology and Stratigraphy (12cp) |
2025 |
1 |
|
ERB204 Deforming Earth: Fundamentals of Structural Geology (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
ERB223 Structural Geology (12cp) |
2025 |
2 |
|
ERB205 Earth Materials (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
ERB220 Minerals in Society (12cp) |
2025 |
1 |
|
ERB206 Petrology (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
ERB222 Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry (12cp) |
2025 |
2 |
|
ERB211 Global Change (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
CLB100 Global Change (12cp) |
2024 |
2 |
|
ERB301 Chemical Earth (12cp) |
1 |
Discontinued |
X |
2026 |
X |
|
ERB302 Applied Geophysics (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
ERB332 Geophysics & Geodynamics (12cp) |
2026 |
1 |
|
ERB303 Energy Resources and Basin Analysis (12cp) |
2 |
Discontinued |
X |
2026 |
X |
|
ERB304 Dynamic Earth: Plate Tectonics (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
SEB304 Science Capstone (12cp) |
2026 |
1,2,Summer |
|
ERB305 Geological Field Methods (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
ERB331 Field Methods (12cp) |
2026 |
1 |
|
ERB306 Earth’s Mineral Resources (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
ERB333 Resourcing the Green Shift (12cp) |
2026 |
2 |
|
ERB310 Groundwater Systems (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
EVB310 Groundwater Systems (12cp) |
2025 |
2 |
|
ERB311 Dynamic Atmosphere (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
CLB333 Dynamic Atmosphere (12cp) |
2025 |
2 |
|
EVB203 Geospatial Information Science (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
CLB223 Geospatial Information Systems (12cp) |
2025 |
1,1 Online |
|
EVB302 Environmental Pollution (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
EVB206 Environmental Pollution (12cp) |
2025 |
2 |
|
EVB304 case Studies in Environmental Science (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
SEB304 Science Capstone (12cp) |
2026 |
1,2,Summer |
|
PQB360 Introduction to Climate Change (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
CLB221 Introduction to Climate Change (12cp) |
2025 |
1 |
|
PVB101 Physics of the Very Large (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
PVB105 Foundations of Physics (12cp) |
2024 |
2 |
|
PVB102 Physics of the Very Small (12cp) |
|
Discontinued |
X |
2025 |
X |
|
PVB200 Computational and Mathematical Physics (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
MXB105 Calculus and Differential Equations (12cp) |
2025 |
1,2 1 Online, 2 Online |
|
PVB202 Mathematical Methods in Physics (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
MXB106 Linear Algebra (12cp) |
2025 |
1,2 1 Online 2 Online |
|
PVB204 Electromagnetism (12cp) |
2 |
Replaced with |
PVB305 Electromagnetism and Optics (12cp) |
2026 |
1 |
|
PVB301 Materials and Thermal Physics (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
PVB206 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (12cp) |
2025 |
2 |
|
PVB302 Classical and Quantum Physics (12cp) |
1 |
Replaced with |
PVB207 Quantum Physics (12cp) |
2025 |
2 |
|
PVB304 Physics Research (12cp) |
2, Summer |
Replaced with |
SEB304 Science Capstone (12cp) |
2026 |
1,2,Summer |
|
SEB104 Grand Challenges in Science (12cp) |
1,2,Summer |
Replaced with |
SEB104 is to be run in Semester 1 2024 for continuing students. From semester 2 2024. SEB104 will be replaced by SEB107 (6cp) and SEB108 (6cp). |
2025 |
SEB107: SEM6-A SEM6-C SEB108: SEM6-D |
|
SEB113 Quantitative Methods in Science (12cp) |
1,2 |
Replaced with |
MZB103 Introductory Computational Mathematics (6cp) & MZB104 Symmetry, Chaos and Fractals (6cp), or MZB105 Calculus and Differential Equations (6cp) |
2024 |
MZB103: SEM6-A SEM6-C MZB104: SEM6-B SEM6-D MZB105: SEM6-B SEM6-D |
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.