Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Business

For the Bachelor of Media and Communication, you can choose from Advertising, Cinema and Screen Studies, Creative Writing and Publishing, Immersive Media, Journalism, Public Relations, and Social Media. For the Bachelor of Business, available majors include Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics and Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, and Sports Management.

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Business requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. The course includes 12 core units and 16 major units, plus elective units.

The course holds a range of professional accreditations including Media Federation of Australia (MFA), Communication Public Relations Australia (CPRA), AACSB, AHRI, CFA Institute, Certified Practising Accountants Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, PRME, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Institute of Public Accountants, and CAIA.

For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the yearly tuition fee for 2026 is approximately $17,399 AUD, with a total estimated fee of $69,596 AUD. Eligible domestic students may access HECS-HELP loans. International students should note that fees are estimates only and are subject to annual review; a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of $373 AUD for 2026 also applies. International students may also be automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off course fees.

Yes, Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all Swinburne bachelor degrees. This double degree includes an industry-linked consulting project and an industry-linked project related to your major study area. Students may also optionally undertake a professional placement worth 100 credit points, which includes work experience units alongside integrated professional placement units in either Media and Communication or Business.