Course Overview

About This Course

Are you excited by communications and media and wish to pursue a career where you can utilise your creative side? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Communications & Media/Arts is your ideal double degree. The degree combines the specialist professional Bachelor of Communications & Media program with a degree that provides a broad range of skills and knowledge applicable to many workplaces – the Bachelor of Arts. You can complete this degree in 4 years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time.

Communications and media are an exciting and inescapable part of modern life. With the advent of social media, the 24-hour news cycle, the development of citizen journalism, and the multiplatform delivery of film and screen production, the traditional media landscape has changed beyond recognition. This has presented new opportunities and avenues of communication for filmmakers, journalists, photographers, and other media practitioners.

The Bachelor of Communications & Media explores the principles and techniques of communications and media by examining and creating print, screen, and multimedia texts, using traditional, new and emerging media and screen production technologies.

The Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree allows you to complete an in-depth study in humanities or social science subjects. In contrast, the Bachelor of Communications & Media component will prepare you for various careers in journalism, film and screen production, digital communication, photography and much more.

You will complete a Major in journalism, film and screen production, or photography. You then have choices – you can complete a second Major in one of these three areas or a Minor. Or you can complete a second Major or Minor in a complementary area of study from a range of humanities, science, and social science disciplines.

You will study an Arts Major in a humanities or social science area of your choice, which will give you in-depth, specialist knowledge and skills that will allow you to contribute effectively to society's cultural and intellectual life. Our Majors include English Literature, Social Justice, Politics and International Relations, History, Archaeology, Theatre Studies, Journalism and Film and Screen Production.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

The University of Notre Dame Australia - Broadway, NSW

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

WA Entry Requirements

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 70 (includes ATAR plus Adjustment Factors)
OR International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

Applicants with Higher Education (WA)

Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

Applicants with VET Study (WA)

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience (WA)

Must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake
At least two years of relevant work experience (evidence of duties and years required)
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank
STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years

NSW Entry Requirements

Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank (includes ATAR plus Adjustment Factors)
OR Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

Applicants with Higher Education (NSW)

Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

Applicants with VET Study (NSW)

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience (NSW)

Must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake
At least two years of relevant work experience (evidence of duties and years required)
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank
STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years

General

All applicants must satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements including those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency
Non-academic achievements and personal qualities are also considered (leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement)
Experience Based Entry is available for Year 12 students and mature age applicants

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; many employers will welcome the transferable skills. The following careers are open to graduates of this program: photographer working in many areas such as news, sport, travel, fashion, science, portraiture, or advertising; photojournalist, advertising art director, multimedia specialist.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units8 units

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom

Core Curriculum foundational course

CORE II: Elective

Core Curriculum elective course

Academic Writing, Communication & Research

Compulsory academic writing and research skills course

Compulsory Communications & Media courses

2 compulsory courses in Communications & Media

Elective Communications & Media courses

2 elective courses in Communications & Media

Communications & Media Major courses

8 courses forming the Communications & Media Major (journalism, film and screen production, or photography)

Arts Major courses

8 courses forming the Arts Major in a humanities or social science area

Elective courses

8 elective courses that can be used to form another Major OR a Minor (6 courses) plus 2 electives

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors can I choose from in this double degree?

In the Bachelor of Communications & Media component, you will complete a Major in journalism, film and screen production, or photography. You can then complete a second Major in one of these three areas or a Minor, or a second Major or Minor from a range of humanities, science, and social science disciplines. For the Bachelor of Arts component, Arts Majors include English Literature, Social Justice, Politics and International Relations, History, Archaeology, Theatre Studies, Journalism and Film and Screen Production.

How many courses do I need to complete for this double degree?

You need to complete a total of 32 courses, comprising 2 Core Curriculum courses, 1 Academic Writing, Communication & Research course, 2 compulsory Communications & Media courses, 2 elective Communications & Media courses, 8 Communications & Media Major courses, 8 Arts Major courses, and 8 elective courses (which can be used to form another Major or a Minor plus 2 electives).

Is work experience or an internship part of this program?

While not a requirement, internship courses and work-integrated learning opportunities are available to enable you to gain on-the-job experience with professionals in your chosen field. You will learn from academics who are industry leaders and, through practicum placements and internship programs, you will gain real professional experience and make valuable contacts with potential employers.

Where is this program offered and when can I start?

The Bachelor of Communications & Media / Bachelor of Arts is offered on campus at both the Fremantle and Sydney campuses. Students can commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.

What are the minimum ATAR requirements for entry into this program in Western Australia?

For WA applicants with recent secondary education, the indicative ATAR/Selection Rank (which includes ATAR plus Adjustment Factors) is 70, or an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25. There are also alternative entry pathways for applicants with higher education, VET study, or work and life experience.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $74,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $74,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

Policy Analyst / Policy OfficerCommunications Officer / ManagerPublic Relations SpecialistContent Writer / CopywriterJournalist / Reporter

Key Skills

Critical thinking and analytical reasoningPersuasive written and oral communicationResearch design and qualitative/quantitative research methodsIntercultural awareness and cross-cultural communicationEthical reasoning and moral philosophy

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