Bachelor of Media and Communication

The University of Newcastle (UoN)

CRICOS Institution Code 00109J

Duration

156 weeks

Delivery

Face to Face

Study Load

Full-time or Part-time

Intakes

—

Course Overview

About This Course

Work in diverse media and communication industries. Develop skills to produce ground-breaking, thought-provoking, and engaging work in today’s complex communication landscape.

Course options prepare you to craft stories and create content tailored to different audiences and communication contexts. These include creating content and campaigns for social, radio, podcasting, broadcast, streaming and news platforms. You can tailor your skills for specific areas of interest, including: This program is a creative journey. Gain the skills, creativity and confidence to produce content, tell stories and engage with your audience. Connect with industry networks and thrive in a career in media and communication. This degree provides a solid foundation and in-depth understanding of media and communication theory and practice. Depending on your chosen major/s, you could study courses in various sectors of media production, public relations, and news media industries, including: The Bachelor of Media and Communication program requires students to successfully complete 240 units, which comprise of: Hear from our students about their work career-ready placement at the Blue Heeler Film Festival. You will complete 140 hours of supervised placement within your third year of study. Workplace experience is undertaken in your desired career field, including media, journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, theatre production, musical ensembles, performing arts and visual communications.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

55 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

Commonwealth Supported Place — student contribution applies

Duration

156 weeks

Intakes

Semester 1, Semester 2

Study Mode

Full-time or Part-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.
For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
Domestic Applicants
International Applicants

Domestic students

Minimum selection rank: 63.00 (Newcastle City).
UAC code: 483330 — Newcastle City.
Assumed knowledge: English (any level).

International students

English language proficiency (IELTS Academic or approved equivalent): overall minimum 6.5; no sub-test below 6.
CRICOS course code: 113053C.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Media and Communication prepares you to work across a wide range of sectors and industries. It also opens pathways for further study and research. Employment outcomes span exciting, dynamic and growing fields across industries around the world such as media, journalism, public relations, advertising and marketing.

• Media / PR / communication consultant
• Foreign affairs and trade officer
• Media production editor
• Campaign manager
• Film or television directors / producers
• Camera operators
• On-screen presenters
• Political speechwriters
• Radio program producers
• Video producer / editor
• Communication manager / coordinator
• Social media manager / coordinator / specialist
• PR / social media account managers
• Public affairs consultant / advisor
• Community relations manager / coordinator
• Press journalists
• Digital media bloggers
• Radio journalists
• Podcasters
• Online journalists
• Marketing communication manager / coordinator

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units36 units

ARTS1004

Creative Collaborations

ARTS3020

Professional Career Ready Studio

MAJ0203

Media Production

MAJ0186

Screen and Cultural Studies

Electives

Complete 80 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them.

ABOR1110

Blak Australia

CMNS1100

Media, Culture and Narrative

HASS3010

Professional Career Ready Placement

MAJ0204

News Media

MAJ0238

Graphic Design

PHIL1090

Ethics of Emerging Technologies

CMNS1234

Media and Communication Concepts

MAJ0205

Public Relations

MAJ0239

Animation and Illustration

DESN1101

Typography

CMNS2000

Digital Media Engagement

ENGL1040

Australian Stories

CMNS2510

Global Media Industries

ENGL1650

Stories in Context: Fiction, Drama, Film

CMNS2600

Audience Participation and Interaction

LING3310

Language and Meaning

CMNS3310

Communication and Creativity

MKTG1001

Foundations of Marketing

MKTG2010

Marketing Research and Data-Driven Insights

MKTG2101

Consumer Decision Making

MKTG3003

Creating and Managing Brands

INOV1001

Design Thinking: Creativity in Action

INOV2002

Social Entrepreneurship for Impact

GEOG1030

Global Poverty and Development

SOCA1010

Society and Culture: an Introduction to Sociology

MKTG2001

Digital and Social Media Marketing

SCRN1000

Media Literacy

SCRN1200

Film and Television Studies

SCRN2200

Popular Culture and Society

SCRN3000

Social Media and Digital Culture

SCRN3100

Peak TV: Texts, Industry, Culture

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Diploma in Media and Visual Communication and how does it relate to a university degree?

The Diploma in Media and Visual Communication is a one-year pathway diploma run by the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre (PALS) at the University of Newcastle. Upon completion, you receive a level 5 diploma qualification and can receive up to 80 units of credit toward an undergraduate degree, with guaranteed entry into over 70 selected degrees.

What kind of support will I receive while studying the diploma?

You will be supported by the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre (PALS), which includes access to academic learning support, counselling, peer support, and a dedicated Student Liaison Officer.

What will I study in the diploma program?

Our diplomas cover key study areas. You'll study a combination of first-year degree courses alongside free supported pathways courses. These courses teach you vital skills that set you up for success in your career or in further studies.

Are any of the diploma courses free?

Yes. When you study a diploma with the University of Newcastle, some of your courses will be free. These are referred to as free supported pathways courses included within the diploma program.

How do I plan my enrolment for the diploma?

You can plan your enrolment via the relevant diploma page. The Degree Planner and Program Handbook will help you plan your course enrolments, and your Credit and Enrolment Guide will help you maximise your credit. The Credit and Enrolment Guide can be found linked in your program handbook, in the description section.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$50,000 – $67,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$67,000 – $90,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$90,000 – $125,000/yr

Career Paths

Journalist / Reporter
News Producer
Public Relations Officer
Communications Officer
Content Creator / Digital Content Producer

Key Skills

Multimedia content production (video, audio, photography, written)
News writing, feature writing, and editorial judgement
Public relations strategy and media relations
Social media management and digital analytics
Advertising campaign development and copywriting

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