Undergraduate
Bachelor of Media and Communication
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The University of Western Australia's Bachelor of Media and Communication degree. The Bachelor of Media and Communication offers applied learning opportunities and skills for those interested in working directly in media and communication industries. Focused on core techniques of ideation, engagement, and impact, the degree is structured to develop your creativity, incorporating various industry facing activities. This interdisciplinary program offers a unique learning environment designed to span various professional areas, including media production, journalism, strategic communication, and digital storytelling. This equips you with the versatile skills in media development and analysis, ensuring you graduate ready to navigate the dynamic digital culture, where responsible and high-level communication will be key to success. Bachelor of Media and Communication
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Level 1: COMM1001 Power, Participation and Meaning, COMM1002 Cultures, New Media and Communications, COMM1003 Understanding Media, COMM1004 Storytelling Across Media Industries, ARTF1052 Fine Arts Studio: Record, Visualise & Imagine, ARTF1053 Digital Art and Object Making, ENGL1401 Narrative in the Digital Age, ENGL1501 Reading Creatively/Writing Creatively, INDG1160 Boodjar Moort Katitjin: Introduction to Indigenous Heritage and Knowledge, PACM1101 Communication in Practice, PHIL1001 Ethics for the Digital Age: An Introduction to Moral Philosophy Level 2: COMM2001 Media Influence, COMM2002 Media Production Techniques, COMM2004 Journalism Practice and Emerging Audiences, COMM2005 Media Production Development, COMM2006 Communication Strategy and Engagement, ARTF2021 Animation and Video, ASIA2004 Popular Culture in Asia, ENGL2210 Cinema Classics, ENGL2401 Netflicks: Cinema and Long-form Television, INDG2600 Indigenous Representation: Cultural Heritage and The Museum, MKTG2238 Marketing communications, MUSC2276 Sound, Image and Space, SWSP2001 Knowledges and Skills for Working with Indigenous Peoples Level 3: COMM3001 Media Enterprise in Transition, COMM3002 Media Production Project, COMM3003 Designing Interactive Media, COMM3005 Media and Communication Career Portfolio, COMM3006 Media Innovation and Social Futures, INDG3400 Indigenous People and Global Issues, LAWS3221 Creative Expression and the Law, MKTG3307 Digital Marketing, MUSC3336 Music in Film, TV and Video Games, POLS3231 Politics of the Mass Media, SVLG3003 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship, WILG3001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program
Admissions
6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have - (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 70, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; or (b) an assured pathway offer; or (c) Achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessment; or (d) a place in a relevant UWA access program.
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