Bachelor of Communication (Media)

Learning predominantly takes place within small-class sized, project-based studio environments that encourage active participation and develop skills in key contemporary media production practices. In studios, learning emerges through the act of making – an investigative and highly creative process driven by research, exploration, experimentation, critique and reflection. You'll also have access to state-of-the-art technology and facilities including TV, web and virtual studios at RMIT's City Campus.

At different stages of their degree, students can work on various industry-linked projects and must complete 80 hours of professional work attachment. Organisations that have hosted students in the past include Networks 10, 9 and 7, ABC, SBS, WTFM and the Australian Open. Students are also strongly encouraged to work with student-run television station RMITV, broadcasting on Channel 31, and independent radio broadcasters 3RRR FM and SYN FM.

In addition to core media subjects, you will complete a minor specialisation from one of the following areas: Approaches to Popular Culture, Asian Media and Culture, Cinema Studies, Contemporary Politics and Communication, or Literary Studies. You will also have the chance to select a number of subjects from a wide range of school and university electives such as journalism, public relations, advertising, design, creative writing, photography, games, and animation.

Yes, students have the option to study overseas for a semester as an exchange or study abroad student, and can also select study tour intensives as electives. RMIT offers a range of opportunities through overseas work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide. For example, several media graduates have undertaken study tours with not-for-profit organisation Actuality Media, travelling overseas to produce documentaries that helped highlight issues affecting disadvantaged communities.

The ATAR entry score for domestic students is 63.30. Entry to this program is competitive, and eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors. You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors including equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points. For international students, annual tuition fees are AU$41,280 (2026 annual).