Bachelor of Media and Communication

About the Bachelor of Media and Communication The Bachelor of Media and Communication offers applied learning opportunities and skills for those interested in working directly in media and communication industries. Focused on core techniques of ideation, engagement, and impact, the degree is structured to develop your creativity, incorporating various industry facing activities. This interdisciplinary program offers a unique learning environment designed to span various professional areas, including media production, journalism, strategic communication, and digital storytelling. This equips you with the versatile skills in media development and analysis, ensuring you graduate ready to navigate the dynamic digital culture, where responsible and high-level communication will be key to success. Bachelor of Media and Communication Quick details Minimum ATAR 70 Intake February and July Full time completion 3 years full time Course Code BP069 CRICOS 116870A Why study Media and Communication at UWA? Learn from a dynamic group of academics with extensive expertise and experience in the field of media and communication Gain a state-of-the-art applied degree that gives you the core skills you need to succeed in media and communication Develop intellectual leadership and digital competencies to foster meaningful engagement and collaborations in the field Benefit from the comprehensive educational offerings of a world-class Group of Eight university Be part of an exciting new degree at UWA Why study Media and Communication at UWA? VIDEO Bachelor of Media and Communication Bachelor of Media and Communication Graduate with two degrees The combined degree option allows you to pair your Bachelor of Media Communication degree with another passion, opening up distinctive career opportunities in an ever-evolving job market. You can combine the Bachelor of Media and Communication with: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Commerce You'll graduate with two Bachelor degrees in just four years, opening up a world of possible career paths while broadening your knowledge, networks and horizons. Duration: 4 years ATAR: 75 (Arts), 82 (Commerce) Graduate with two degrees You'll learn to identify the evolving roles and applications of media and communication in Australia, Asia-Pacific and the world engage with media and communication technologies, processes and techniques through creative, critical, and reflective thinking and practice interpret, evaluate, and communicate complex ideas and issues across audiences, platforms, and professional contexts understand and analyse key industry trends work independently and collaboratively to ideate, design, develop and evaluate media projects and endeavours You'll learn to Adobe Creative Cloud Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Media and Communication, Communication and Media Studies, and the Master of Strategic Communication have access to the full named user Adobe Creative Cloud licenses during their studies. Adobe Creative Cloud has over 20 applications including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. Adobe Creative Cloud Highest Median Salaries For Communications, UWA Graduates have the highest median salaries in Australia (Good Universities Guide 2025) Highest Median Salaries Apply learning in real‑world contexts Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating. COMM3002 Media Production Project: Students undertake supervised, collaborative, studio-based work, creating a project to be delivered at a public showcase and ultimately become part of their portfolio COMM3003: Designing Interactive Media: Students are tasked to design a play experience, generally a board game, to a professional standard Students are strongly encouraged to take WILG2201 - which encompasses a professional placement in a workplace for university credit Find out more about Work Integrated Learning . Apply learning in real‑world contexts A pathway for you. A place for you This course is available for Experience-based entry Together with this course, you can also apply for a select number of our undergraduate bachelor's degrees. Through our Experience-based entry, we will assess all your academic achievements, qualifications and life experiences using a point system, where points will be awarded for each item submitted, and the total number of points will determine your eligibility. Click here to find out more about how Experience-based entry works, courses available, check your eligibility and see our FAQs. A pathway for you. A place for you This course is available for Experience-based entry Sample study plan View a sample study plan for the Bachelor of Media and Communication. View full details Sample study plan Year 1 SEM 1 Power, Participation and Meaning [COMM1001] Understanding Media [COMM1003] Level 1 Media and Communication option unit Elective or Minor unit SEM 2 Cultures, new Media and Communications [COMM1002] Storytelling Across Media Industries [COMM1004] Elective or Minor unit Elective or Minor unit Year 2 SEM 1 Media Production Techniques [COMM2002] Journalism Practice and Emerging Audiences [COMM2004] Communication Strategy and Engagement [COMM2006] Elective or Minor unit SEM 2 Media Influence [COMM2001] Media Production Development [COMM2005] Level 2 Media and Communication option unit Elective or Minor unit Year 3 SEM 1 Media Enterprise in Transition [COMM3001] Designing Interactive Media [COMM3003] Media Innovation and Social Futures [COMM3006] Elective or Minor unit SEM 2 Media Production Project [COMM3002] Media and Communication Career Portfolio [COMM3005] Level 3 Media and Communication option unit Elective or Minor unit Key Core unit Option unit* Electives *Option units can be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2. View the extensive range of units here . What you will study When you enrol in the Bachelor of Media and Communication you are automatically enrolled in the Media and Communication Extended Major. This extended major offers applied learning opportunities and skills for those interested in working directly in media and communication industries. Course structure details What you will study