Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Media and Communications)

This stream of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies will provide you with a broad array of skills tailored to meet the needs of the fast-changing media and communications landscape.Gain real-world experience in media writing, radio, video and digital media production, and media relations as well as a scholarly and critical education in media and communications theory and practice.

You will also undertake a second major from a range of disciplines available in the shared pool, and advanced coursework including a substantial final-year project.You will take a compulsory internship where you will get hands-on experience and make valuable contacts.

Internships are available in a variety of areas, including national and international journalism placements, public relations and advertising agencies, national television and radio, and major print and online media.This practical work experience in your chosen field of interest can give you a definite edge over other graduates as you seek professional employment after graduation.Our majors include:

• American Studies (Major)
• Ancient Greek (Major)
• Ancient History (Major)
• Anthropology (Major)
• Arabic Language and Cultures (Advanced) (Major)
• Arabic Language and Cultures (Intermediate) (Major)
• Arabic Language and Cultures (Introductory) (Major)
• Archaeology (Major)
• Art History (Major)
• Asian Studies (Major)
• Biblical Studies and Classical Hebrew (Major)
• Chinese Studies (Advanced) (Major)
• Chinese Studies (Intermediate) (Major)
• Chinese Studies (Introductory) (Major)
• Criminology (Major)
• Cultural Studies (Major)
• Digital Cultures (Major)
• Econometrics (Major)
• Economic Policy (Major)
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Admission criteria

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

• a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
• English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.

Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.

Credit for previous study

If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.

What you'll study