Bachelor of Media and Communication

Work in diverse media industries. Study Media and Communication.

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 and confidence to produce content, tell stories and influence audiences. Connect with industry networks and thrive in a career in media and communication.

Course options prepare you to create content for various forms of media. These include 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.

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 6.5

Sub test minimum: 6

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: