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Bachelor of Communication and Media

Charles Sturt University

Port Macquarie, Australia
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A communication degree on how media shape culture and identity, With hands-on production.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Communication and Media can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Marketing coordinator
Public relations specialist
Social media manager
Content editor
Broadcast journalist
Event specialist
Media analyst
Communications specialist

Curriculum

Four-year major: public communication
Introduction to media
Introduction to communication
Research inquiry
Senior seminar and upper-level electives such as culture and identity. Focus areas include mass communication and applied communication. Guaranteed internship
Optional six-month paid co-op
Credits not stated (16 per semester in sample).

Entry requirements

Academic

Australian Year 12 (HSC) or equivalent at or above the course ATAR (55 to 90 by course)
Or a Certificate III or IV
Half of a Diploma
Two university subjects
A tertiary preparation course or STAT
Health and veterinary courses are competitive and add course-specific requirements.

Accepted academic background

Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent overseas secondary qualification at or above the course ATAR, Or Certificate III/IV, Diploma, 2+ university subjects or other post-secondary study, Selection is competitive and course-specific (Admissions Procedure and handbook 2027 course pages)

Language tests

IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence If Required
Genuine Student Supporting Documents If Applicable

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,288 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$1,000 AUD

Program details

Campus	Port Macquarie
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts and Education
Department	School of Information and Communication Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	192
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
11 Jun 2027
209 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.