| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Media at UNSW is a flexible degree that allows students to explore their interests and build on their passions in the field of media. Students can choose to specialize in one of five areas: cinema studies, communication & journalism, media studies, public relations & advertising, or screen production. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, critical thinking, and analytical skills, preparing graduates for careers in a wide range of media and related industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Media at UNSW is designed for students to explore their interests and build on their passions. Students will choose a specialization to pursue in depth, built on a strong foundation, and with the opportunity and flexibility to select what interests them most from across our specializations. Throughout the degree, students will examine the various aspects of media and the media industries through different lenses and approaches, such as media and cultural theory; linguistic and semiotic theory; the political economy of the media; digital media ethnography; public relations scholarship; cinematic, screen and sound cultures; and journalism and ethics.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the media and its role in society.
- To develop students' critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.
- To prepare students for careers in the media and related industries.
Program Description:
The Bachelor of Media at UNSW is a three-year full-time degree. The program is divided into three stages:
- Stage 1: This stage provides students with a foundation in the core concepts of media studies. Students will take courses in media theory, media history, media production, and media ethics.
- Stage 2: This stage allows students to begin to specialize in a particular area of media studies. Students will take courses in their chosen specialization, as well as electives in other areas of media studies.
- Stage 3: This stage allows students to complete their specialization and to undertake a research project. Students will take courses in their chosen specialization, as well as a research methods course and a research project.
Specializations:
The Bachelor of Media at UNSW offers five specializations:
- Cinema studies
- Communication & journalism
- Media studies
- Public relations & advertising
- Screen production
Outline:
The Bachelor of Media at UNSW is a flexible degree that allows students to tailor their studies to their interests. Students can choose to specialize in one of the five specializations listed above, or they can choose to take a more general approach to their studies.
Course Schedule:
The course schedule for the Bachelor of Media at UNSW can be found on the UNSW website.
Individual Modules:
The individual modules for the Bachelor of Media at UNSW can be found on the UNSW website.
Assessment:
The assessment methods and criteria used in the Bachelor of Media at UNSW vary depending on the course. However, common assessment methods include essays, exams, presentations, and research projects.
Teaching:
The Bachelor of Media at UNSW is taught by a team of experienced and passionate academics. The faculty includes world-leading researchers and practitioners who are committed to providing students with a high-quality education.
Unique Approaches:
The Bachelor of Media at UNSW offers a number of unique approaches to teaching and learning. These approaches include:
- A focus on hands-on experience. Students will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and to gain experience in the media industry.
- A strong emphasis on critical thinking and analytical skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their ability to think critically about the media and to analyze media messages.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion. The faculty is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.
Careers:
The Bachelor of Media at UNSW prepares students for careers in a wide range of media and related industries. Graduates of the program have gone on to work as journalists, public relations professionals, advertising executives, and media researchers.
Potential Career Paths:
- Communications and engagement
- Advertising strategist
- Advertising account executive
- Communications officer
- Content producer
- Community engagement adviser
- Digital communications coordinator
- Government media adviser
- Journalist or feature writer
- Internal communications specialist
- Marketing executive
- Media account executive
- Media relations adviser
- Public relations consultant
- Social media manager
- Video presenter
- Production and design
- Animator
- App developer
- Advertising creative
- Cinematographer
- Digital editor
- Digital producer
- Filmmaker
- Game designer
- Interactive media designer
- Screenwriter
- Sound producer
- Television producer
- Video producer
- Website content manager
