Bachelor of Media and Communication

Work in diverse media and communication industries.

Develop skills to produce ground-breaking, thought-provoking, and engaging work in today’s complex communication landscape.

This program is a creative journey. Gain the skills, creativity and confidence to produce content, tell stories and engage with your audiences. Connect with industry networks and thrive in a career in media and communication.

Course options prepare you to craft stories and create content tailored to different audiences and communication contexts. These include creating content and campaigns for social, radio, podcasting, broadcast, streaming, and news platforms. You can tailor your skills for specific areas of interest, including:

Course overview

This degree provides a solid foundation and in-depth understanding of media and communication theory and practice. Depending on your chosen major/s, you could study courses in various sectors of media production, public relations, and news media, including:

• Magazine and broadcast journalism
• Podcasting
• Documentary and drama filmmaking
• Public relations practice
• Corporate communication
• Content creation for social media
• Screenwriting

The Bachelor of Media and Communication program requires students to successfully complete 240 units, which comprise of:

• 80 units of core courses
• One 80 unit Media and Communication major, students may choose from: Media Production, News Media, or Public Relations
• 80 units of electives, or a second 80 unit major as part of a Double Major pathway

For a full list of available major pathway options refer to the program requirements in the handbook.

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Media and Communication prepares you to work across a wide range of sectors and industries. It also opens pathways for further study and research.

Employment outcomes span exciting, dynamic and growing fields across industries around the world such as media, journalism, public relations, advertising and marketing.

On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

• Media consultant/PR consultant
• Foreign affairs and trade officer
• Media production editor
• Campaign manager
• Film or television directors/producers
• Camera operators
• On-screen presenters
• Political speechwriters
• Radio program producers
• Video producer / editor
• Communication manager / coordinator
• Social media manager / coordinator / specialist
• PR / social media account managers
• Public affairs consultant / advisor
• Community relations manager / coordinator
• Press journalists
• Digital media bloggers
• Radio journalists
• Podcasters
• Online journalists
• Marketing communication manager / coordinator