Course Overview

About This Course

Communication and media sit at the centre of modern life. Every news story, product and organisation relies on clear communication and the right media formats to share ideas and value. In a world shaped by media, rapid technological change and increasing complexity, society needs people who communicate with clarity, empathy and purpose. As artificial intelligence becomes more common in content creation, human centred communication with intent matters more than ever. Understanding why you communicate, how you do it, and the impact it has, is essential. The Bachelor of Communication and Media builds your creative and critical thinking around communication, how it works, and why it matters. You develop the skills to communicate thoughtfully, creatively and responsibly across media, digital platforms, and emerging technologies. From your first year, you combine theory with hands on learning to strengthen your skills in writing, visual communication, media production, and digital storytelling. Studying this degree at UOW gives you access to professional facilities, including a television studio, radio and podcasting studios, a VR studio, newsroom and visual design spaces. These environments allow you to practically apply your learning and develop professional skills before you graduate. UOW also works closely with local media organisations including i98, ABC Illawarra, Illawarra Mercury and Screen Illawarra, providing competitive opportunities for you to apply your skills in real world media and communication contexts. This course structure lets you build expertise in your chosen major within this degree, whilst giving you the flexibility to broaden your studies or specialise further through a second major, a minor, or elective subjects. This degree is designed to give you the flexibility to discover where your interests sit within the field of communication and media. In first year, you explore foundational concepts that span media, communication and culture, building an understanding of how communication has developed historically and how it functions today. This allows you to experiment with different ideas, platforms, and ways of communicating before deciding on a direction. Over the degree, you refine your focus through majors in digital and social media, journalism, marketing communication and advertising, screen and media production, and visual communication design. Learning is practical and project-based, with you working on briefs that reflect real social, cultural and industry contexts. You complete a professional portfolio that demonstrates how you communicate effectively across multiple formats and platforms, providing strong evidence of your skills for prospective employers. This course teaches you to think critically about media, technology and communication practices, and to apply ethical judgement when creating content.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Tower 1 'Darling Park, Level 2, 201 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) available — the student contribution amount depends on your enrolment year and study area. See UOW domestic student fees and CSPs.

Intakes

Autumn 2026 | Spring 2026

Study Mode

On Campus

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic Students

Assumed Knowledge:

UOW assumes students will have studied any two units of English.

Recommended Studies:

Ideally, students will have studied English Advanced.

Recent Secondary Education:

If you are a current high school student in Australia, or you’ve finished high school recently, your admission to UOW will likely be based on your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or International Baccalaureate admissions score (IBAS).
Other high-school qualifications UOW considers for entry include:
Students may be admitted to this course via Early Admission.
See UOW Admissions for more information.
The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is a Selection Rank of 70. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive.
Adjustments are used to increase your Selection Rank. Factors such as the subjects you are studying, the location of your school, or your eligibility for equity and access schemes may be taken into consideration. Find out more about UOW's adjustment factors.
GCE A-Levels
New Zealand NCEA Level 3
Overseas senior secondary qualifications comparable to Australian qualifications

Higher Education Study:

For your application to be assessed on your university results you need to have completed at least half a year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a Bachelor's degree level or higher. Your grades will be converted to a selection rank to be used for admission purposes. Students may also be eligible for credit for prior learning.

Work and life experience:

Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognised pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:

UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP) offers an alternative pathway for Indigenous Australians aged 17 and over who are seeking entry into an undergraduate course at UOW. Upon completing the IAP, applicants will be considered for admission based on an interview and assessment of both academic and non-academic qualities. For further details, including the application process, please contact Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications:

UOW recognises a range of overseas secondary, vocational and higher education qualifications. Your qualifications will be assessed for equivalence to Australian qualifications and the admission requirements for this course.Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation. An official English translation is a verified translation of your documents into English, completed by a qualified translator so it can be accepted as part of your application.For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.

English language proficiency:

All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.
Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.
Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.

International Students

Academic Entry Requirements:

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.
To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

English Language Requirements:

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing) Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

IELTS Academic:

Overall Score 6.5, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based):

Overall Score 86, Reading 18, Writing 18, Listening 17, Speaking 17

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Advertising Account Executive
Associate Producer
Brand Assistant
Campaign Assistant
Communications Officer
Content Designer
Content Strategist
Content Writer
Digital Communications Officer
Digital Journalist
Digital Marketing Specialist
Junior Graphic Designer
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Production Coordinator
Public Relations Assistant

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content