Overview

During the Arts and Production program at Western Sydney University, you will undertake a major in Media Arts Production covering a variety of digital platform production practices including short film, documentary, experimental, transmedia and TV.

A submajor in cultural and social analysis offers contemporary debates and methodologies in cultural studies and social theory. Topics include popular culture, cinema studies, everyday urban life, cultural and social impacts of scientific theories and new technologies and multiculturalism.

Students are encouraged to find their areas of interest through project work, and you will exit the course with a portfolio of production outcomes that reflect your skills and expertise for employment in the communication industries as a screen production professional.

You can choose from a range of electives which to develop your field experience with an internship or study abroad opportunity to really make an impression to future employers.

Your career

As a Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production) graduate, you may pursue a career as a:

Digital and social media producer

Media analyst

Online journalist, feature and investigative reporter

Researcher for a wide range of media and communications industries

Screen producer

TV, film, video and media writer and producer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Cultures and Industries

Writing Ecologies

Understanding Visual Culture

Data, Mediation, Power

Visual Storytelling

Everyday Life

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paramatta, Australia

Disciplines

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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

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 089386G

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)

Admission to Western Sydney University is highly competitive and is on the basis of academic merit.

International students are required to meet the same standards as Australian residents.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34776 AUD / year

≈ 34776 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Student Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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