Overview

Emphasising both theoretical and practical studies, this Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production) degree from University of New South Wales gives you foundational knowledge in film and media history and theory, as well as applied skills in video and sound production.

Core courses combine with electives in film studies, media, sound and production to complement opportunities for practical application, where you will have access to advanced multimedia labs, digital video production, post-production facilities, animation and audio studios.

UNSW is the only university in the Sydney metropolitan area to offer a comprehensive suite of film-studies courses within a Bachelor of Media program that also provides conceptual and practical production skills.

Career opportunities

Video and sound producer

Screenwriter

Animator

Filmmaker

Game designer

Smartphone app developer

Interactive media designer

Advertising creative

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media, Culture and Everyday Life

Contemporary Approaches to Cinema

Australian Cinema

National Cinemas

A Case Study of Film Genre

Film in the Media Landscape

Cinematic Thinking

Cinemas and Cultures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-27 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kensington, Australia

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 123 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 080064K

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations and this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46500 AUD / year

≈ 46500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15500 AUD / year

≈ 15500 AUD / year

Additional Details

The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.

Full fee to complete degree

Domestic students: $45,000

International: $138,500

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Duration

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