Bachelor of Media (Communication and Journalism)/Bachelor of Arts

Domestic students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) by creating an application, selecting up to five degree preferences, and ensuring this degree is listed as their highest eligible preference. International students who do not hold an Australian Year 12, International Baccalaureate Diploma, or New Zealand NCEA Level 3 can apply directly via UNSW's Apply Online portal.

Yes, UNSW offers several admission pathways. The Gateway Admission Pathway provides early entry or a significantly lower ATAR requirement for eligible students from Gateway schools or low-socioeconomic areas. The Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme allows applicants to demonstrate passion and talent alongside their ATAR. The UNSW College Diploma is another option, allowing students to complete the equivalent of first year and advance directly to second year with lower ATAR requirements.

Yes, this is a double degree combining the Bachelor of Media (Communication and Journalism) with the Bachelor of Arts. According to UNSW, double degrees do not necessarily mean double the work, as the programs are structured to integrate the two fields of study efficiently.

Yes, UNSW offers a range of scholarships for both domestic and international students. These include the Academic Achievement Award ($5,000 for one year), the Scientia Scholarship ($10,000 per year for students with a raw ATAR of 99.90 or above), the UNSW Co-op Program (up to $19,600 per year with industry placements), and Equity Scholarships for students from low-SES backgrounds. International students may be eligible for the International Scientia Coursework Scholarship or the Australia's Global University Award.

Yes, UNSW is introducing a new 'flex-semester' academic calendar starting from 2028, which will replace the current trimester (UNSW 3+) system. Students commencing before 2028 will study under the current trimester calendar, while those starting from 2028 onwards will be subject to the new calendar arrangements.