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Foundation of Degree Transfer Media and Communication

University of Newcastle College of International Education

  • Newcastle, Australia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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University of Newcastle College of International Education campus

About the program

Non-AQF Year 1 equivalent pathway into Year 2 of the University of Newcastle Media and Communication bachelor degrees.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Degree Transfer Media and Communication. Strengthen critical interpretation
  • creative or scholarly expression
  • and presentation of subject knowledge through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.

Career outcomes

  • Potential fields and roles include Communications Specialist
  • Media Production Assistant
  • Content Researcher. Graduates may also pursue further academic study. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.

Curriculum

  • Ten core courses over two semesters: commercial social media production
  • creative collaborations
  • foundations of media production
  • media storytelling
  • media and communication concepts
  • media literacy (online)
  • digital practices in visual communication
  • foundations in digital photography
  • and non-credit Academic English A and B. Gives 80 credit points toward Year 2.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Year 12 (12 years of schooling) or equivalent (country-specific minimum average)
  • English IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or equivalent
  • completers enter Year 2 of the bachelor without a further English test.

Accepted academic background

Year 12 (12 years of schooling) or equivalent (country-specific, e.g. Australia Year 12 average 50% or ATAR 50; China Senior Middle 3 with 65%; India ISC/CBSE Year 12 with 55% across 4 academic subjects)

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements for your country and the intake dates. Apply through the Applicant Portal or an authorised agent. A paper application form may also be accepted. Upload certified copies of transcripts
  2. qualifications and English translations. An interview
  3. Genuine Student form or financial documents may be requested. Accept the offer in the portal with passport details
  4. then pay fees through Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment and lodge the student visa in ImmiAccount. Receive the Welcome Guide and orientation details about four weeks before the start.

Other costs

Tuition per year$36,200 AUD
Application fee_
Deposit$65,910 AUD

Program details

CampusNewcastle City Campus (NUspace)
Faculty or schoolPathway Programs
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteCollege of International Education program scholarships range from 5% to 30% of programme tuition for eligible full-fee international students beginning in 2027. Awards are normally assessed automatically; amount depends on grades, nationality and programme, with progression conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.