UndergraduateCommunications & Media

Bachelor of Media and Communication

University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Bachelor of Media and Communication at the University of Newcastle develops the skills to produce engaging, thought-provoking work in the current communication landscape. Course options prepare students to craft stories and create content for different audiences and contexts, including social media, radio, podcasting, broadcast, streaming and news platforms. Students can tailor their skills to areas of interest such as documentary and filmmaking, podcasting, multiplatform journalism and social media, graduating ready for diverse media and communication industries.

Cost & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$40,800
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

4 terms of coursework

  • Creative Collaborations
  • Media, Culture and Narrative
  • Media and Communication Concepts
  • Digital Media Engagement
  • Global Media Industries
  • Audience Participation and Interaction
  • Communication and Creativity
  • Career-ready placement Course List: Professional Career Ready Studio
  • Professional Career Ready Placement
  • Media and Communication Majors (choose one): Media Production
  • News Media
  • Public Relations
  • HCISS Majors (choose one): Screen and Cultural Studies
  • Graphic Design
  • Animation and Illustration

Admissions

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) , the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

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