Bachelor of Media and Communication

Prepares students for employment in a range of professions that cater to the changing needs of our media-saturated society.

Superior skills in communication practice and innovative creative outputs are developed in the majors on offer to allow specialisation in a particular media area. Students acquire knowledge about the cultural impact of the media and gain critical insights into our local and globalised world to make a meaningful contribution to society. Students learn key disciplinary and employment skills such as effective communications, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Majors you can study in this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

• Advertising

• Broadcasting and Digital Journalism

• Media and Cultural Studies

• Photomedia

• Public Relations

• Screen Production

• Screen Studies

Course Details

Semester availability

• Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
• Semester 2: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Course Structure

Students will be required to complete eight core units (120 credit points).

Year 1 - Semester 1

Year 1 - Semester 2

Year 2 - Semester 1

Year 2 - Semester 2

Year 3 - Semester 1

Year 3 - Semester 2

Students are also required to complete an eight-unit major from within the Bachelor of Media and Communication: Broadcasting and Digital Journalism, Screen Production, Photomedia, Advertising, Media & Cultural Studies, Public Relations or Screen Studies.

Students are required to complete remaining credit points in the form of either an eight-unit major, minor(s), and/or elective units. These may be selected from anywhere within the university. Units in this course should be completed in year sequence (e.g. all first-year units should be completed before proceeding to second-year units).

Course Learning Outcomes

• Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical Media and Communication situations.
• Communicate Media and Communication knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
• Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
• Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship and/or professional practice.
• Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate Media and Communication solutions/responses.
• Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex Media & Communication knowledge/problems.
• Use digital technologies and Media and Communication-related literacy to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
• Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate disciplinary methods.

Career Opportunities

This degree provides students with advanced communication and critical engagement skills that are essential in a wide range of professions.

Possible future job titles

Broadcaster, Journalist, Writer, Public Relations Consultant, Communications Officer, Film Maker, Script Writer, Social Media Analyst, Content Creator, Media Commentator.