Bachelor of Media and Communications

University of New England

Australia, Armidale

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University of New England

Australia , Armidale

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

038717E

Credit point

144 Points

Campuses

Armidale Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 30,480 / year

Next Intake February-2026

Bachelor of Media and Communications

About

Course information

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We live in a rapidly changing world, and none more so than the world of media and communications. The rise of digital media, social media and streaming services has seen the landscape change like no other, but the fundamentals of effective communication and storytelling remain constant.

At the heart of effective communication is both the ability to tell an engaging story and to ensure it reaches and resonates with its target audience. UNE's Bachelor of Media and Communications will equip you with the necessary tools to achieve both objectives, and help you forge a career in the media and communications industry, no matter how the landscape changes in the future.

Why study the Bachelor of Media and Communications with UNE?
This degree will help prepare you for a career in a range of industries, including digital and social media, news and journalism, the screen industry, creative and professional writing, rhetoric and public affairs, and publishing and editing. With a dedicated knowledge of media and communications rapidly becoming a requirement for any and all industries and sectors, this course provides you with flexible and in-demand skillsets.

The Bachelor of Media and Communications offers a choice of major, allowing you to develop expertise in Media and Culture, or Writing and Publishing. Future fit yourself for the dynamic nature of the media sector by specialising further with a minor in Digital and Social Media, or Global Screen Cultures.

UNE is Australia’s oldest regional university and a pioneer in the delivery of distance education. Year after year, students award us 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so no matter whether you choose to study online or on campus, you are in very good hands.

What makes our course different?
In addition to your choice of major and minor, UNE’s Bachelor of Media and Communication prepares you for positions in a range of media careers. You’ll get to:

Explore a wide range of topics including Australian cinema and Hollywood film studies, television studies, creative industries, news media, digital and social media, screen adaptations, creative and professional writing, and publishing and editing.
Learn from lecturers and tutors who have years of industry and/or research experience in the field.
Gain real-world industry experience via our Work Integrated Learning Program, an opportunity to develop skills and apply your academic knowledge in a relevant professional setting and have it count towards your degree while improving your employability.
Choose to study on campus or completely online, at home in your own time.

Majors

Media and Culture
Writing and Publishing

Minors

Digital and Social Media
Global Screen Cultures

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualifications	Standard Entry
Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)	Grade average of 88 in the final year results, or Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program, or Successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary, or Higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English Program Requirements

Criteria you need to meet

IELTS Academic

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.0	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

Criteria you need to meet

TOEFL

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
Computer-based test	213	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Internet-based test	79	N/A	N/A	22	N/A

The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

Career

Career outcomes

Graduate with greater knowledge about the media, how it works and how it has evolved. You’ll have gained diverse communication and analytical skills and be equipped to adapt to any rapidly changing workplace.

Career options for graduates include:

journalism
radio, film and television industries
public relations, marketing and advertising
social media
corporate writing
public sector research and administration
communications strategy
marketing messaging.

Other career information

Media and communications play an important role in any organisation; it’s their avenue to speak clearly and directly to their audience and to highlight their role in society. Many of our media and communications graduates go on to forge careers in public relations roles, in both the public and private sectors.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 30,480

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

If you are an international student and want to study one of the following programs at UNE, you can apply online.

Undergraduate (Bachelor) programs
Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) coursework programs
International Exchange and Study Abroad
English Language Centre programs
Individual UNE units (Non-Award)

Ensure that you attach certified copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies including:

proof of completion
photo page from passport or another birth record
evidence of English language proficiency
any other documentation requested in the online form

If your documents are in a language other than English, please provide an officially certified English translation with certified copies of the original documents.