Overview

Throughout the Media and Communication - Screen Studies course from Adelaide University you’ll gain the skills needed to critically evaluate film texts and industries, guided by industry experts. Understand how pop culture, world events and trending topics influence what we see on the screen.

Study our Bachelor of Media and Communication majoring in Screen Studies and start building a foundation in film and media history, readying yourself for professional practice.

Career opportunities:

As an Adelaide University graduate, you’ll be well prepared to take advantage of local and global opportunities in screen studies. The relationships you build through internships and projects will mean you will be connected to industry from the moment you graduate.

You might find yourself writing for large publications and online news sources as a film critic, dissecting and evaluating new films. You could become an influential cultural critic shaping the way audiences understand and engage with media. You may even work as a production assistant, playing a crucial role in the smooth running of a production by performing a wide range of tasks to support the cast, crew, and production team.

Careers you might wish to pursue also include:

Writer
Film festival curator
Film archivist
Entertainment journalist
Production manager
Production assistant.

There are also many other industries where your communication skills and screen knowledge are highly valued. These include arts and cultural institutions, government, non-profit sector and advertising and marketing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Platforms
Key Concepts in Media and Communication
Media and Communication Professional Identities
Creating Content for Media
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
Research Methods in Media and Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Film Studies Communication Studies Media Management View 50 other Bachelors in Film Studies 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

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115730K

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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43400 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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Academic requirements

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