Communication and Technology prepares students for a world in which our personal, social, and professional lives depend more and more on digital technologies. This major is unique in its combination of skills and perspectives. It offers opportunities for students to develop technical expertise and a nuanced understanding of the political, social, and ethical questions raised by the exciting yet tumultuous innovations that define our time.

You will examine methods of communication within a digital and primarily visual environment, exploring different platforms and developing communication skills across various digital media, from podcasts to gifs. You will also consider the future of digital communication technology, exploring equitable, just and accessible design and Indigenous perspectives on technology and data.

We offer core Communication courses in which we develop creative digital projects and learn the cultural and historical context needed to analyse the complex problems we face in our techno-social world. Students also have the opportunity to pusue courses in either Computer Science or Statistics, so they understand how communication technologies work ‘under the hood’.

We believe this unique combination of technical and cultural skills is critical across many different industries as we learn new ways – both wonderful and dangerous – that data can be used to shape what we believe and what we eat, who we fall in love with, who we vote for, and where we go next.

After finishing this degree, you will have both highly sought-after technical expertise and the cultural knowledge that will help you to collaborate with and work for the diverse communities found across industry, government, and nonprofit sectors. 

Some possible roles include:

• Digital content developer for government and industry
• GLAM digital specialist
• Data journalist
• Data-driven marketer

Communication and Technology is available as a major in the Bachelor of Communication. You will need to pass at least 135 points (nine courses) towards the major.

You must pass the following courses as part of your major (based on 2026 regulations; please note that requirements may vary depending on your regulations year):

• Two courses: COMMS 208 and 316 or 318
• One course from: COMPSCI 101, STATS 101
• Two courses from: COMPSCI 130, 230, STATS 201, 220, 240
• Three courses from: COMPSCI 345, CRIM 310, LINGUIST 316, MEDIA 328, SOCIOL 300, STATS 302, 330

If you are a new first-year student who starts the programme in Semester One 2026, please find below the enrolment guide for your information.  

Explore the undergraduate courses you can take. Students normally take Stage I courses in their first year, Stage II in their second and Stage III in their third.

Core Courses:

*Please note this is an internship course that will require you to go through the application process. Please find more details here. You are only able to enrol in the course in SSO once you have received the outcome of your application.

Courses for the Communication and Technology Major Requirements:

Please note:

1. SCIGEN 101, COMPSCI and STATS courses are taught by the Faculty of Science and may be subject to changes at their discretion.

2. Any offered core or major course listed above can meet the relevant programme requirements. The faculty will apply a programme concession if needed to ensure recognition.

Our friendly Student Hub staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses.

If you would like to find out more about studying Communication and Social Change, you can contact our Undergraduate Adviser.

Learn more about BC career paths and opportunities online. See Graduate Careers.

Explore our industry placements and Stage III internship course.

Professor Luke Goode and Dr Bingjuan Xiong talk about the BC and what students can look forward to studying.