Bachelor of Media and Communication

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 31,018 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Bachelor of Media and Communication

About

Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Media and Communication is designed to develop your writing, content creation and analytical skills.

Designed with flexibility in mind, you’ll study a mix of core and elective courses that will equip you with the knowledge to manage media and communication for a range of organisations and industries. You’ll even have the option to choose a complementary major to elevate your career prospects.

You’ll learn in an environment that’s innovative and aligned with current and emerging industry practices. Study key concepts in media and communication and promotional culture in contemporary society.

Sharpen your professional skills by undertaking an industry internship or research project, focused on a real-world scenario.

All these experiences come together to ensure you’ll graduate ready to launch your media and communication career. Depending on your interests, you could work in a range of sectors from social media and crisis communication to gaming and immersive media.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

Career

Career outcomes

Media and communication professionals are highly sought after in established and emerging creative industries; communication and social media roles; events and entertainment industries; as well as government, private sector, and not-for-profit roles.

Our innovative and industry-informed curriculum will help ensure that you graduate in high demand globally, with strong critical thinking and professional competencies.

Media and communication skills are highly transferable. People who can analyse, create and communicate, those who understand people, technology and culture, those who can create impactful stories and influence audiences are highly valued in almost any career context.

You might become a public relations expert, managing the public image and media interactions of celebrities and high-profile individuals. Or you could be a social media content creator developing innovative and engaging campaigns for brands, start-ups, global advocacy organisations and products.

Careers to consider include:

Communication officer
Social media manager
Public relations consultant
Content creator
Digital communication specialist
Immersive media specialist
Corporate communication manager.

Industry trends

The Australian media and entertainment market size is expected to grow by 4.6% and reach approximately $84.4 billion by 2032. As a professional communicator, you will be engaged with the world around you and be equipped with the skills to pursue all communicative aspects of political, economic and social issues (Expert Market Research, 2024).

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

31,018 / year(s)

Bachelor of Media and Communication

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Go to Official Website