Program Overview

Degree Transfer Media and Communication

KEY FACTS

• Duration: 2 semesters (12 months)
• Intakes: February and July
• Location: Newcastle
• Program Fee: $33,000 (Additional Fees will apply)
• CRICOS Code: K

OVERVIEW

Our Degree Transfer Media and Communication provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Media and Communication at the University of Newcastle. You will enjoy work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities and develop skills to produce ground-breaking, thought-provoking, and engaging work in diverse media industries. The University is ranked Top 5 in Australia for learning resources and overall educational experience (Undergraduate Communications). 86.8% of undergraduate Communications students are satisfied with facilities and learning resources, and 91.2% of undergraduate Communications graduates found employment within four months.

Pathway

In this Degree Transfer program, you will study the same curriculum as the Year 1 bachelor’s degree university students, and receive 80 credit points for the Bachelor of Media and Communication. You will also study two Academic English units, which help you improve your English proficiency and academic skills.

Upon successful completion of the Degree Transfer Media and Communication program, you will enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Media and Communication at the University of Newcastle.

Entry Requirements

For more information about English entry requirements and the academic entry requirements for your country of origin, please refer to our Entry Requirements page.

Course Structure

Ten core courses

• CMNS1240 Commercial Social Media Production
• CIND1004 Creative Collaborations
• CMNS1100 Foundations of Media Production
• CMNS1090 Media Storytelling
• CMNS1234 Media and Communication Concepts
• SCRN1000 Media Literacy (online)
• DESN1031 Digital Practices in Visual Communication
• AART1700 Foundations in Digital Photography
• ICEN7101 Academic English A
• ICEN7102 Academic English B

*Academic English A and B are non-credit bearing courses.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for all intakes in 2024. These are awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the final trimester of your college program. No application is required, and scholarships are awarded automatically if you are eligible.

Please see Scholarships page for more information. To find out what is available for you, please email and we will send you the details of the scholarships available for your preferred program.