Bachelor of Communication and Media (Honours)

To qualify for entry into Honours, students must have completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Wollongong with an average of at least 75% across the major (or majors) in which the Honours degree will be undertaken. Additionally, a Distinction is required in two of the 300-level subjects required by the major. Students are encouraged to consult the Program Coordinator well in advance to seek approval for enrolment, discuss their program, and negotiate a thesis topic and supervisors.

The course takes 1 year full-time, or a part-time equivalent. As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week, including class time and independent study.

Studying Honours gives you further training in research skills and information systems, an opportunity to practise articulating complex ideas, and experience in working closely with a supervisor on a project and in preparing a major project to meet a deadline. From a potential employer's perspective, your ability to plan for and achieve a complex goal, meet deadlines, investigate independently, use resources effectively and write coherently are highly valued attributes. At UOW, the honours year prepares you for an advanced research degree, or it can be a way to elevate your career prospects.

For the Autumn 2026 session (starting 2 March 2026), the application deadlines are: Domestic (UAC Early Bird) by 30 September 2025, International by 9 December 2025, Domestic (direct) by 31 December 2025, and Domestic (UAC final round) by 29 January 2026. A Spring 2027 session is also available, starting 26 July 2027.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Communication and Media (Honours) can pursue a range of careers including Advertising Officer, Copywriter, Corporate Communications Officer, Designer, Digital Content Creator, Digital Publishing Editor, Feature Writer, Game Designer, Media Management Advisor, Media Strategist, Public Relations, Publicity Officer, Reporter, and Social Media Manager.