UndergraduateCommunications & Media
Bachelor of Media
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The RMIT Bachelor of Media produces critically informed, multi-skilled communicators able to deliver innovative content across film, television, radio, and social and mobile media. The degree integrates practical production, conceptual analysis, creative practice and critical reflection. Graduates work in media production, content creation, digital and social media, communications and campaign roles. Students learn in RMIT's media production facilities and undertake hands-on projects with a global focus, with opportunities for international research projects.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Minors Work integrated learning (WIL) Learning outcomes Year 1 Year 1 You will develop foundational skills in making media content across a range of platforms. You will be introduced to the intellectual and scholarly aspects of the media industries and critically engage with their cultural, historical and ethical contexts. Year 2 Year 2 You will preference from a large and varied array of studios to investigate, design and produce media in response to a problem or prompt allowing you to begin to develop and construct your media-making practice. You will also continue to study within your selected major or minors. Year 3 Year 3 You will complete your final media studio and begin preparation for graduation by exploring the many career pathways available in the media industries. By the final semester you will have gained real-world experiences, with the opportunity to undertake 40-120 hours of work attachment activities within a professional media environment. Minors Minors In addition to your core media subjects, you will complete a minor specialisation from one of the following areas: Advertising Asian Media and Culture Cinema Studies Contemporary Politics and Communication Creative Writing for Professionals Digital Communication Gender Studies Impactful Media Journalism Literary Studies Music Industry Music and Sound Production News Media with Purpose and Integrity Photography Pop Culture Public Relations Visual Politics. Work integrated learning (WIL) Work integrated learning (WIL) Industry Placement In this degree you will have the opportunity to undertake a local or international work placement of up to 120 hours in one of the following subjects: Media Studio: Craft, Media Studio: Concept, Media Studio: Community or Media Capstone. Media Studio:
Admissions
Prerequisites: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . Rankings and adjustment factors Entry to this course is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors. You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors which include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points. For more information about what adjustment factors RMIT considers visit Admission to RMIT . We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked. Selection criteria by applicant typ
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