UndergraduateCommunications & Media
Bachelor of Media and Communication
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Media is everywhere. Communication is everything. The way we communicate is changing faster than ever before. But no matter where people choose to get their information from - either long-running media organisations, friends, or TikTok feeds - strong communication skills are essential. This future-focused degree has been designed and developed with industry in mind. Gain the skills to research, write, design and produce content for the ever-changing media landscape. Gain real experience As part of your studies, we'll match you with an industry partner to gain 110 hours of real-world experience. You'll sharpen your communication skills and grow your network. Discover new technology You will gain access to The Void (SA's largest motion-capture and virtual production studio), plus purpose-built studio spaces, editing suites and sound studios. Become a content creator Discover how to create content for digital, social and traditional platforms and, most importantly, how to select the right content for those platforms. Ranked #1 in SA in Creative Arts for full-time employment, student support and teaching quality. The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only Ranked #1 in SA in Communications for learning resources, overall experience and student support. The Good Universities Guide 2026 (undergraduate), public SA-founded. This course is delivered by Flinders University.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1: In You'll explore topics such as: Academic and professional communication Marketing principles in the digital era Digital and social media Digital communication Writing across genres Indigenous studies Digital production . Year 2: In Depending on which specialisation you choose, you could explore topics such as: Social Media and Digital Content Emerging communication technologies: AI, blockchain and more Transmedia & cross-platform communication: Analysis of "Stranger Things" Digital graphic design Interaction design Social media marketing AI for workplace communication Year 3: Depending on which specialisation you choose, you could explore topics such as: Social Media and Digital Content Student-led agency A & B Building leaders of the future E-portfolio Professional branding Entrepreneurship in the creative industries Digital marketing and analysis Public Relations and Corporate Communication Strategic communication
Admissions
Direct entry is available with a guaranteed-entry ATAR of 75, or with a STAT score of 150.0, or with a GPA of 4.0 or higher (for tertiary-study entry). Applicants who don't meet this can apply through Flinders University Academy's foundation, diploma and pathway programs, or via recognised prior study and work experience assessed case by case.
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