Learn more about studying Communication: Business as an international student.
What Bond University says about their program:
The Bachelor of Communication (Business) is an undergraduate degree at Bond University, completed in two years across six semesters. It joins writing, storytelling and interpersonal connection with marketing and consumer behaviour.
Required subjects cover the full range of strategic communication and marketing. Students prepare written and oral presentations and deliver messages locally, nationally and globally through online publications, blogs, podcasts, and social and traditional media. The programme sits within Bond's Communication, Film, and Creative Media study area.
This broad-based qualification develops strategic and critical thinking. It suits students aiming at corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations, where those skills are in demand. Teaching for this programme is listed as on campus at the Gold Coast Campus, with intakes in January, May and September.
Undergraduate
Overall 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 for most bachelor's degrees; Overall 7.0 with no sub-score less than 6.5 for Business Law, Jurisprudence, Laws, Psychological Science and Health Sciences (Honours); Overall 7.0 with no sub-score less than 7.0 for Exercise and Sports Science.
79 with no scores below 21 in writing, 18 in speaking and 16 in reading and listening for most bachelor's degrees; 94 for the higher-requirement programs.
58 with no communicative skills below 50 for most bachelor's degrees; 65 for the higher-requirement programs.
C1 Advanced overall English Scale score 176 with no section score below 169.
Postgraduate
Overall 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 for most master's, graduate diploma and graduate certificate programs; Overall 7.0 with no sub-score less than 6.5 or 7.0 for nutrition, psychology, occupational therapy and physiotherapy programs.
79 with no scores below 21 in writing, 18 in speaking and 16 in reading and listening for most master's programs; 94 for the higher-requirement programs.
58 with no communicative scores below 50 for most master's programs; 65 for the higher-requirement programs.
Approved English language test results must be no more than 24 months old at the start of the program.
Bond University is a not-for-profit institution, and its tuition fees vary by program and by whether a student is domestic or international. Bond University sets out finance options for both domestic and international applicants and encourages applicants to check which cost guidance applies to their circumstances.
| Category | Cost (in Australian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $2,400 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $2,383 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $165 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $60 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $10 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $66 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $607 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $63 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $23 |
| Gym membership | $70 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced), bond.edu.au (University published) and mastersportal.com (Editorial estimate).
Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Bond University.