Bachelor of Media and Communication

After completing first year, students can choose between two specialisations: Social Media and Digital Content, which focuses on emerging communication technologies, digital graphic design, and cross-platform content creation preparing you for careers in social media management, content strategy, and digital marketing; or Public Relations, which equips you with skills in strategic communication, crisis management, and intercultural communication for careers in PR, strategic thinking, and managing organisational public relationships.

As part of your studies, Flinders will match you with an industry partner to gain 110 hours of real-world experience. You'll also have access to The Void (SA's largest motion-capture and virtual production studio), purpose-built studio spaces, editing suites and sound studios. The program also includes student-led agency work and industry collaborations in the later years.

Domestic students can gain guaranteed entry with an ATAR of 65.00. Alternative entry options include a STAT score of 150.0, a GPA of 4.0, a TAFE/VET Certificate IV or above, or via the Arts Diploma pathway. There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge required for this course.

Graduates can pursue careers as journalists, marketing managers (typical salary $110K with 4.4% projected jobs growth over 5 years), public relations officers (typical salary $78K with 7.1% projected jobs growth), content creators, content strategists, communications officers, social media specialists, and marketing coordinators across a wide range of industries.

Yes, the course is available to international students with an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (Speaking 6.0, Writing 6.0) or Pearson overall 50, and the annual indicative fee for 2026 is $35,500 (FFP). However, part-time equivalent study options are not available for international students. The course has a CRICOS code of 098433J and is delivered in person at both the City and Bedford Park campuses.