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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
John St, Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Eligibility
Domestic students:
International students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Introduction to Media Studies
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Global Media Industries
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Communicating with Data
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Content Creator Lab
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Professional Communication Practice
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Media Content Creation
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Exploring Creativity and Innovation
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Fundamentals of Innovation Practice
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Innovation Sandpit
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Responsible Innovation Futures
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Work Experience in Industry A
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
Integrated Professional Placement A - Media and Communication
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
Work Experience in Industry B
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
Integrated Professional Placement B - Media and Communication
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
Common Questions
You can choose from seven majors within the Media and Communication component: Advertising, Cinema and Screen Studies, Creative Writing and Publishing, Immersive Media, Journalism, Public Relations, and Social Media. Each major provides specialised skills and units tailored to that field.
Yes. The course holds professional accreditations from the Media Federation of Australia (MFA) and Communication Public Relations Australia (CPRA). The Public Relations major is specifically accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia.
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Media and Communication / Bachelor of Applied Innovation requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. The course takes 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time, with all units valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
For 2026, the indicative yearly tuition fee for international students is AUD $40,850.00, with a total course fee of AUD $69,596.00. For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the yearly fee is AUD $17,399.00. Fees are estimates only and subject to change. A Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of $373.00 also applies.
Yes. Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all Swinburne bachelor degrees, and this course includes an optional professional work placement component worth 100 credit points. This can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. Students can also participate in hackathons, industry projects, and innovation sprints as part of their studies.
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