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Foundation of Degree Transfer Extended Media and Communication

University of Newcastle College of International Education

  • Newcastle, Australia
  • 1.33 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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University of Newcastle College of International Education campus

About the program

Extended non-AQF pathway with a bridging semester before Year 2 entry to 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 Extended 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

  • Semester 1 non-credit bridging: academic English
  • computing
  • economics
  • commercial law fundamentals
  • programming. Then the credit-bearing media courses (social media production
  • media storytelling
  • media production
  • photography
  • visual communication) and Academic English A and B
  • gives 80 credit points toward Year 2.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Year 12 (12 years of schooling) or equivalent with lower scores than Degree Transfer (country-specific)
  • English IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Year 12 (12 years of schooling) or equivalent with lower scores than Degree Transfer (country-specific, e.g. Australia Year 12 average 40%; China Senior Middle 3 with 50%; India ISC/CBSE Year 12 with 50% 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$32,569 AUD
Application fee_
Deposit$62,279 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

    April 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.33 years.