Course Overview

About This Course

This program is for students commencing from 2023. The three-year Bachelor of Media (BMedia) equips you with expertise to make a difference in the exciting, challenging, and constantly evolving field of media. Media at UNSW pushes you to develop confidence in a diverse and flexible mix of creative, critical, and practical knowledges. You will gain essential skills for navigating media in the 21st century so that you can collaborate effectively, and drive and respond to innovation. Studying Media at UNSW will immerse you in professional cultures, allow you to engage with emerging practices, and give you real-world experience working on real projects with real outcomes. It will also give you the intellectual tools to think critically about media and its vital role in the world today. To build this expertise, you’ll choose between five specialisations: Cinema Studies; Communication and Journalism; Media Studies; Public Relations and Advertising; and Screen Production. And no matter where you focus your studies, you can also take electives across other specialisations or opt to complete a Media Minor in a second specialisation. That flexibility means you’ll be ready for wherever the future takes you and your career in media.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Canberra

Northcott Dr, Canberra, ACT 2600

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

You must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program. Disciplinary Component: Foundation courses (24 UOC) Expansion courses (24 UOC) Specialisation (48 UOC) Note: Courses cannot be double counted across Foundation, Specialisation, and Expansion requirements. Students in the standalone program must also complete: An optional Minor offered by UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture (36 UOC) General Education (12 UOC) OR An optional minor not offered by UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture (24-36 UOC) from the list of approved minors* Free Electives (12-24 UOC) *An external minor satisfies the 12 UOC of General Education required in the standalone program OR Free Electives (36 UOC) General Education (12 UOC)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Video and sound producer, screenwriter, animator, filmmaker, game designer, smart phone app developer, interactive media designer, advertising creative, public relations consultant, advertising strategist, advertising creative specialist, community relations advisor, corporate affairs executive, media account executive, social media manager, digital producer, digital communications coordinator, media / government relations advisor, media relations advisor, journalist, editor, website content manager, internal communications specialist, communications officer, corporate communications

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UNSW offer a Bachelor of Media degree?

The page visited does not contain information about a Bachelor of Media degree at UNSW — it is UNSW's Social Media directory page listing official social media channels across faculties and units. Prospective students should visit the UNSW Degree Finder at unsw.edu.au for accurate course information.

How can I contact UNSW for more information about their courses?

You can contact UNSW by telephone at +61 2 93851000, or visit unsw.edu.au for further enquiries including the Help Centre, where you can ask a question or speak to a student.

Where is UNSW located?

UNSW is located at UNSW Sydney NSW 2052 Australia, and also has a campus at UNSW Canberra, the nation's capital.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $45,000 to $60,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $60,000 to $80,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $80,000 to $105,000 per year

Career Paths

JournalistDigital Content ProducerSocial Media ManagerPublic Relations OfficerCommunications Coordinator

Key Skills

Multimedia content production (video, audio, digital)Journalism and news writingDigital storytelling and narrative developmentSocial media strategy and managementMedia research and critical analysis

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