Overview

This Communications and Media BCM program from The University of Notre Dame Australia prepares you for many jobs. Our degree gives you a unique opportunity to learn everything from journalism to scriptwriting and digital communication.

Enrolling in this program, you can expect to gain a thorough grounding in writing, media law and digital communications before moving on to your specialist area – advertising, film and screen production or journalism.

As part of our commitment to creating job-ready graduates, the Bachelor of Communications & Media also offers a robust internship program, offering you placement opportunities in several media organisations, such as ABC, SBS and the commercial television networks, plus a range of cultural and arts-related bodies across Australia.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: If you major in journalism - journalist, digital marketer, communication consultant, sports reporter, social media marketing specialist, media and communications advisor, PR advisor, events coordinator, campaign officer, research officer, photographer, editor, travel writer, and videographer. A Screen Arts major will give you further options - director, writer, filmmaker, producer, social media content creator, editor, sound recordist, special effects supervisor, production manager and videographer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism

Screen Arts Major
Philosophy & theology
Film and Screen Producation
Business Studies
English Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

There are two main recruitment rounds, usually between May to July (Semester 2 Mid-Year intake) and November to March (Semester 1 Main-Round intake)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

73

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fremantle, Australia

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 38 other Bachelors in Digital 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

73

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 073150D

HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English, a minimum average of Bands 4s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 70% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP; or

Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30015 AUD / year

≈ 30015 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Fremantle

Australia

1700 - 2700 AUD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Fremantle

Funding

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