Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Media Studies The University of Western Australia

Overview

This Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Media Studies BA programme from The University of Western Australia facilitates your practical communication and digital media skills alongside theoretical knowledge, providing you with an essential platform for engaging with and developing a critical understanding of complex media environments.

Why study this course?

• Students are trained to understand all aspects of media industries, processes and practices, from the technical skills in filming, editing and designing to the economic and ethical issues that underlie media production in the digital era. 

• We don’t just teach students how to ‘do’ media and communication work but also how to become leaders in creating, assessing and managing diverse media content, services and environments.

• By engaging students in a wide variety of practical tasks we develop their ability to manage projects, work in teams and solve complex problems. 

• Students are also trained in essential communication skills such as presenting and writing. As a result, our graduates were recognised by the 2021Good Universities Guide as having the highest starting salaries in Australia.

Career opportunities:

• Graduates are highly sought-after in areas such as content creation, journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations, multimedia production, public administration, UX design, analysis, government and education. 

• Recent graduates have gone on to succeed in government, corporate and political communication roles, journalism, film production, media research, marketing, public relations, strategic communication, public service, teaching, event management and promotions, information management, campaign management, web design, game design, professional photography and a wide range of other rewarding careers.