Overview

The Media and Communications (Honours) degree from University of New England will allow you to develop advanced communication techniques and deep subject knowledge, to hone your analytical abilities, and gain high-level personal and professional skills. These are valuable attributes that will provide a solid foundation for postgraduate study, give you a competitive edge in the job market, or help future proof your career in a rapidly changing world.

Why study the Bachelor of Media and Communications with Honours with UNE?

Honours is designed for graduates who have excelled in their undergraduate studies to improve career prospects, or to proceed to higher-degree studies.

When you undertake the Bachelor of Media and Communications with Honours you will gain up-to-date knowledge of the rapidly changing field of media and communications. You will explore areas such as film and television, screen adaptations, media convergence, changing print genres, digital communications and writing practices, to name a few. You will also have the opportunity to hone your research, communication and writing skills by producing a dissertation of original ideas, integrated and positioned within the current body of knowledge of your chosen discipline.

On graduation, you will have the skills to independently research, write about and discuss critical issues — invaluable skills for a successful career, and essential to lifelong learning. Your honours year also provides ideal preparation for higher-degree research if you choose to study further.

Career outcomes

Graduate with knowledge of how the media works and has evolved. You'll have diverse communication and analytical skills to prepare you to adapt to a rapidly changing jobs landscape.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Honours in Media and Communications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 41 other Bachelors in Digital 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

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code 061317G

Admission to candidature shall be determined by the Head of School on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator.

2. Except as provided in Rule 3, a candidate for admission to the honours course shall:

hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Media and Communications from the University of New England; and
have attained a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (Credit); and
have achieved 18 credit points at Distinction level or better in 300-level units in their chosen area of study; and
have passed units to the value of at least 48 credit points in the subject in which the candidate wishes to proceed; and
have fulfilled any additional requirements prescribed and published by the School or area concerned.

Tuition Fee

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International

28762 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28762 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

16320 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16320 AUD per year during 12 months.

National Commonwealth Supported Place

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

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Scholarships Information

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

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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