UndergraduateCommunications & Media
Bachelor of Communication and Media
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A three-year degree (72 credit points) with a choice of six majors: journalism, sports media, media production, public relations and strategic communication, social media and content creation, or marketing communication, with a double-major option.
Up to 200 hours of professional experience is built in, including at least 100 hours of approved internship placement, with partners such as the ABC, Seven West Media, the Brumbies and the Australian Public Service. Students work with real facilities: the UCFM radio station, television studios and editing suites, and The Owl publishing platform. Entry is a selection rank of about 60 with no assumed knowledge. It suits students who want to build a portfolio and try several media disciplines before committing to one.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
4 units- 12228Communication and Media: Find Your Path
- 12218Making Media
- 10335Professional Orientation (Communication and Media)
- 12217Understanding Communication and Media
Year 1, Semester 2
3 units- 12025On Assignment
- 12220Representation and Diversity
- 12230The Responsible Communicator
Year 2, Semester 1
1 units- 12026Streaming and Social
Year 2, Semester 2
3 units- 12028Deep Dives
- 12229Podcasting
- 12029Radio and TV
Year 3, Semester 1
1 units- 12031Editorial Leadership
Year 3, Semester 2
2 units- 11083Professional Evidence (Communication and Media)
- 12030Public Opinion
Admissions
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: . - Year 12 ATAR . - other Australian Qualification . - work experience . - overseas qualification . We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
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