Overview

This Media and Communications degree from University of New England will help prepare you for a career in a range of industries, including digital media, advertising, news, the television industry, national and international film, documentaries, rhetoric and public affairs, and publishing and editing.

There are two areas of specialisation to choose from in the Bachelor of Media and Communications: Media and Culture; or Writing and Publishing. Our course offers options to examine:

film studies, from Australian cinema to Hollywood
television studies
the creative industries
news media
advertising
digital and social media
screen adaptations
creative and professional writing

publishing and editing.

Career outcomes

Graduate with greater knowledge about the media, how it works and how it has evolved. You’ll have gained diverse communication and analytical skills and be equipped to adapt to any rapidly changing workplace.

Career options for graduates include:

journalism
radio and television
public relations, marketing and advertising
social media
corporate writing
public sector research and administration
communications strategy
marketing messaging.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Screen Media
Creative Industries and Communications
The Craft of Academic Writing
Storytelling and Genre Writing
Research and Professional Practice
Writing for Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 120 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-14 00:00:00
Starting 2024-02-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-06-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-17 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 162 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of New England and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 038717E

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.
overseas secondary qualifications or tertiary qualifications deemed equivalent to Australian qualifications;
Australian post-secondary or tertiary qualifications (where the qualification is accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), a completed or incomplete qualification must be AQF level 3 or higher);
relevant professional experience demonstrated to be at sufficient skill level and duration of time that satisfies the University that the applicant possesses the capacity to succeed in their chosen course;

Tuition Fee

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International

26880 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26880 AUD per year during 36 months.

National Commonwealth Supported Place:$13,790

Living costs for Armidale

1500 - 2100 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Media and Communications.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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