Bachelor of Media and Communication (A3M)

Does your curiosity and creativity drive you to ask questions, to listen to your community, and to share stories? If so, our Media and Communication course is the right fit for you. As media and communications practitioners, we are employed across every industry to create and manage messages, to solve problems, and to raise awareness. We deal with the critical issues of the day, every day.

Our field is dynamic, undergoing constant technological change in the context of societal upheaval. Remaining up-to-speed with issues and technologies is central to our role, not only in helping diverse audiences understand complex information, but in bringing them into the conversation.

Communicating clearly, compellingly, and ethically is our superpower. This specially designed course will provide you with a highly supportive and personal learning experience, tailor-made to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and experience required to succeed in a wide range of careers.

Our Media School is based at the Hedberg, a state-of-the-art performance venue in the centre of Hobart City. Working alongside your academic teachers and mentors, you will share facilities with media, performing arts, and film.

This degree can be combined to form a double degree. Study what you want, explore your options and find out how you can accelerate your career.

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12^th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

• Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
• Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

Course Specific Requirements

This course does not have any course specific requirements.

• All methods of meeting University of Tasmania English language requirements have a validity period of 2 years unless involving a country specific qualification as listed below.
• Each course offered by the University of Tasmania has a minimum English language requirement for entry as listed below. Applicants must also meet the academic entry requirements for each course.
• Applicants who qualify from a University of Tasmania program, and intend to gain professional registration to become a practitioner in Australia, may need to meet the relevant Professional Accrediting Agency's English language registration standard.
• In exceptional circumstances or cases not covered by the categories outlined below, multiple forms of evidence may be considered on a case by case basis by the Executive Director, Student Operations in consultation with the Director, Academic Quality and Standards.
• The University reserves the right to require that any applicant be required to undergo a test of English language.

Media and communication graduates are sought after ‘sense-makers’ in a confusing world.

You’ll be employed to create and manage messaging, solve problems, raise awareness and share stories. A degree in Media and Communication will prepare you to work in fast-paced and dynamic communications roles across a multitude of fields, dealing with critical issues of the day, every day. You’ll become a strategic and creative forward thinker with the ability to prepare content for a range of channels and audiences.

Whether you are interested in becoming an investigative journalist, a ministerial advisor or a campaign manager, you will graduate with the vital capabilities and entrepreneurial mind-set you need to adapt and grow in your chosen field.Whatever your chosen medium or platform, you’ll have the
confidence and initiative to create media that speaks to your audience.

11.8% Advertising and Marketing professionals

11.8% Policy and Planning Managers

10.3% Journalist

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Postgraduate study

The Bachelor of Media and Communication with Honours is a specialised one-year course that enables to pursue your passion for a project or research topic. An Honours degree opens up opportunities in the competitive job market and provides a pathway to an academic career. You'll develop superior project management skills and advanced knowledge of research methodologies.

You may also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.