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Bachelor of Media and Communication
- Hobart, Australia
- 4 years
- 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
- Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 or another approved University general-entry pathway
- Plus any course-specific prerequisites
Accepted academic background
Australian Year 12 equivalent, Approved tertiary study, Or another recognised entry pathway
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- TOEFL iBT No band below 5.5
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification evidence
- Passport/identity documents
- English-language evidence where required
- Course-specific supporting documents where applicable
How to apply
- Choose the course. Check academic and English entry requirements and prerequisites. Prepare supporting documents. Apply directly through the University of Tasmania international application portal or through an authorised agent.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,450 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 AUD |
| Deposit | $19,725 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Hobart |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Law and Education |
| Department | School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 400 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship offers eligible commencing international students a 30% tuition fee reduction under its 2027 conditions. An ASEAN Scholarship may provide eligible ASEAN citizens a 15% tuition discount. Award eligibility and course exclusions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
5 Feb 2027
83 days leftProgram starts
February 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 5 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,450 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The deposit is $19,725 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT No band below 5.5, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72.

