Bachelor of Media

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your studies online.

However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.The Bachelor of Media is a progressive, internationally recognised degree that prepares you for a career in the creative, media and information industries.

Delivered through the School of Creative Arts and Media, we provide the chance to learn from leading academics and working professionals from all areas of business, commerce and government.Explore relevant media theory and develop practical skills including writing, researching and producing media, and specialise in Screen, News and Journalism, Strategic Communications, or Media Practice and Analysis.The Media School is the first of its kind in Australia, and its location in Salamanca Square places you in the heart of Hobart’s civic, cultural and scientific centre.

Engage with new media practices and technologies as they become available to produce a range of content.Build a portfolio of your own work through the Media Projects units within the major and participate in work-integrated learning opportunities, which prepare you to get the most out of an industry placement and employer interviews.Our program has strong links with the media industry in Tasmania, nationally and across the Asia region, and offers many opportunities to work within and alongside industry.

Take part in fieldtrips, internships and exchanges – many with generous scholarships – with our leading international partner institutions in Japan, Malaysia, Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK.During your second and third year, you will develop a portfolio of media work through the Media Projects production units.

Whether you choose to undertake different projects each semester, or pursue one large-scale media project across all four, you will graduate with a significant portfolio of creative, media-related projects to show employers.The flexible structure of the Bachelor of Media allows tailor your course content to suit your own interests.

Dive deeper to develop your area of media specialisation, or broaden your learning across other areas of interest with the equivalent of a second major (eight units) or minor (four units), or individual elective units from across the University of Tasmania*.* Subject to any unit requisites, academic approval and course quotas.

A double major in media disciplines is not possible.

The Bachelor of Media will total 300cp (equivalent of 24 x 12.5 CP units) comprising:

Years 1, 2 and 3

• A major of 8 units: 4 intermediate and 4 advanced units. Students will choose one of four majors: News and Journalism; Strategic Communications; Screen or Media Practice and Analysis.
• Degree Core Knowledge 6 units: 4 core introductory units, and 2 XBR coded units.
• 10 student experience and engagement units: 2 at first year, 2 chosen from the core experience and engagement list and 6 free choice.

Within the above students will need to ensure they meet the overall unit level requirements in the first three years of the degree:

• Introductory level units (100 coded eg HEJ130): 8 minimum and 10 maximum
• Intermediate level units (200 coded eg HEJ234): 6 minimum and 10 maximum
• Advanced level units (300 coded eg HEJ350); 6 minimum and 10 maximum

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

If you have an ATAR of 65 or above, you are guaranteed an offer of a place in this course.

To be eligible for an offer, you must have an ATAR of 50 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for your application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your study plan and subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application

If you do not have the minimum ATAR, please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.

In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 53.5. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed:

If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement.

If you apply based on your previous work and life experience and your application is not successful, we will work with you to find an alternative pathway into your chosen course of study.

On completion of the Bachelor of Media, graduates will be able to:

1. Critically analyse media texts, industries, and audiences from both theoretical and practical perspectives, showing advanced awareness of local, national, and international contexts;
2. Demonstrate coherent and in-depth knowledge of key media studies concepts, approaches, and methods;
3. Integrate and apply this knowledge to the production of media content and to workplace practice;
4. Demonstrate advanced analytical, practical, technical, and research skills in one of the following areas: News and Journalism; Screen; Strategic Communications; or Media Practice and Analysis;
5. Communicate effectively and ethically across a variety of media platforms;