Bachelor of Communication and Journalism/Bachelor of Science

This double degree combines the specialised disciplines of biological, clinical, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences with the skills and capacity to communicate these within various professions, and to the broader public. Alongside scientific expertise, you’ll graduate with a suite of communication, writing and media production skills that will add a critical dimension your career. You’ll confidently navigate the contemporary context for science, where skills in global communication and media are critical.

Areas of study

For Communication and Journalism: Communication and media studies.

For Science: Applied mathematics, biochemistry and molecular biology, chemistry, geography, marine biology, physics, wildlife biology.

Career opportunities

For Communication and Journalism: Social media manager, community and stakeholder engagement manager, digital marketing and social media specialist, communications manager, events manager, public relations consultant, public relations professional, media liaison officer, promotions officer, copywriter, journalist, reporter, producer, researcher, editor, freelance writer, corporate promotions and communications specialist.

For Science: Depending on your major, microbiologist, pharmaceutical scientist, biochemist, chemist or biotechnologist, statistician, mathematician, physicist; with further study, science journalist, patent lawyer, science teacher; roles in the finance sector that require research and analytical skills, including the application of mathematics and statistics. You may also choose to undertake a fourth year research honours program, which can lead to a PhD and a career in research.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.