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    Communication and Media Studies,BPhil

    The University of Western Australia

    The University of Western Australia

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    Australia, Perth

    University RankQS Ranking
    77

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    AUD 125 

    Campuses

    Perth (Crawley campus)

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines28-Feb-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 51,000  / year
    Next Intake 28-Feb-2026

    Communication and Media Studies,BPhil

    About

    About the course Contemporary mediation and communication tools and practices are transforming the way we think about our identities, relationships and communities, from language to screen, and from emoji to social networks. This major facilitates your practical communication and digital media skills alongside theoretical knowledge, to provide you a platform to become an effective and powerful communicator. You'll be trained to understand foundational aspects of media industries, processes and practices, from the technical skills in filming, editing and designing to the economic and ethical issues that underlie media production in the digital era. We don’t just teach students how to ‘do’ media and communication work, but how to communicate complex ideas in a variety of media forms, while working collaboratively with others. If you are fascinated by how communication and media works in society, passionate about debating media topics and issues, see media and communication as central to good citizenship, and love the idea of combining your interests with other options in the Bachelor of Arts or Commerce, this major is for you. By engaging in a wide variety of practical tasks we develop your ability to manage projects, work in teams and solve complex problems. You'll also learn essential communication skills such as presenting and writing.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum entry requirements Minimum entry requirements Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 9 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 68 French Baccalaureate 10 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 507 GCE A-Levels 8 German Abitur 3.6 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 14 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 45 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 75.5 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 24 Malaysian STPM 10 Monash University Foundation Year 254 NCUK Foundation Program 8 Norwegian Vitnemål 3.5 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 6.5 South African National Senior Certificate 4 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 324 Sweden Slutbetyg 14.5 Trinity College Foundation 280 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 14 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 61 US College Board Advanced Placements 7 US College Board SAT 1130 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 56 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 75 Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 9 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 68 French Baccalaureate 10 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 507 GCE A-Levels 8 German Abitur 3.6 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 14 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 45 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 75.5 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 24 Malaysian STPM 10 Monash University Foundation Year 254 NCUK Foundation Program 8 Norwegian Vitnemål 3.5 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 6.5 South African National Senior Certificate 4 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 324 Sweden Slutbetyg 14.5 Trinity College Foundation 280 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 14 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 61 US College Board Advanced Placements 7 US College Board SAT 1130 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 56 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 75 View full detailsAdmission requirements For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites. Admission requirements

    English Program Requirements

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

    Career

    Career Pathways

    Graduates are highly sought-after in areas such as content creation, journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations, multimedia production, public administration, UX design, analysis, government and education. Our graduates have gone on to succeed in government, corporate and political communication roles, journalism, film production, media research, marketing, public relations, strategic communication, public service, teaching, event management and promotions, information management, campaign management, web design, game design, professional photography, and a wide range of other rewarding careers.

    Potential career opportunities include:

    • Advertising Strategist
    • Communication Manager
    • Copywriter
    • Journalist
    • Media Advisor
    • Video and Content Producer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 51,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD 125 

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