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Bachelor of Media and Communication
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
- Melbourne, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Media and Communication to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Media
- Communication and History. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Creative and cultural industries
- Marketing
- Journalism
- Management
- Public relations
- Press offices
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Media
- Communication and History
- Analysing Media and Film
- Approaches to Media
- Culture and Communication
- Consuming Media. Final-year core: Employability Portfolio. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a course-specific minimum GPA or average (2.0 to 3.0 out of 4.0 where stated)
- Selection tasks may apply.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in the relevant discipline.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the deadline (3 March 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
- Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence
- Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $43,586 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | Department of Creative Arts and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
3 Mar 2027
109 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 3 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $43,586 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176.

