Program Overview

Overview of the Bachelor of Media/Arts Degree

The Bachelor of Media/Arts is a four-year double degree that develops influential communication skills and defines a life purpose suited to your passions and interests. This degree combines the core components from two programs, allowing students to graduate with two certificates sooner than studying two consecutive degrees.

Key Features of the Program

• Design your degree: Personalise a degree unique to your interests, aspirations, and career goals.
• World-leading researchers and practitioners: Learn from teachers who are also world-leading researchers and experienced practitioners.
• Career-focused studies: Confidence comes with experience, and this degree integrates professional development at every level.

Why Study at UNSW?

• UNSW Arts, Design and Architecture is ranked in the top 5 in Australia for 12 subjects.
• Freedom to design your degree your way.
• State-of-the-art production spaces.
• A supportive, diverse, and inclusive community.
• Access established industry links and partnerships.
• Connections to a worldwide alumni network.

Program Details

• Program Code: 3344
• CRICOS Code: K
• Campus: Kensington
• Total Units of Credit (UOC): 192

Entry Requirements

• 2025 Lowest Selection Rank: 80.0
• 2025 A levels: 10.0
• 2025 IB Diploma: 30.0
• 2025 Lowest ATAR: 66.6*
• Assumed Knowledge: None
• Adjustment Factors: Available, including HSC Plus, Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL), and Educational Access Scheme (EAS).

Admission Pathways

• Gateway Admission Pathway: For students who attend Gateway schools, live in a low-socioeconomic area, or are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.
• Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: Including Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS).

English Language Requirements

• Evidence of English proficiency may be required, depending on educational background and citizenship.
• English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and examinations.

International Direct Entry

• Qualifications: International ATAR, UNSW Foundation Studies GPA, Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels), International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
• Direct Entry Requirements: Vary by qualification, with specific scores or grades required for admission.

What Will I Study?

• Study Areas: Combine your interests for a unique career connected to your talents and passions.
• Media Specialisations:
  • Cinema studies
  • Communication & journalism
  • Media studies
  • Public relations & advertising
  • Screen production
• Arts Study Areas:
  • Majors: Asian studies, Chinese studies, Criminology, Creative writing, English, Environmental humanities, European studies, Film studies, French studies, Geographical studies, German studies, Global development, History, Indigenous studies, Japanese studies, Korean studies, Linguistics, Media, culture and technology, Music studies, Philosophy, Politics and international relations, Sociology, Spanish studies, Studies in psychology, Theatre and performance.
  • Minors: Available in the listed majors, as well as Art theory, Australian studies, Gender studies, Indonesian studies, International Political Economy, Italian studies, Modern Greek studies, Policy, Power and Government, Security Studies.

Program Structure

• The Bachelor of Media / Arts consists of 32 individual courses.
• Students choose one media specialisation and two arts study areas.
• For detailed information on the full program structure, visit the handbook.

Future Careers

• Arts Careers: Find employment anywhere in the world with an arts degree, considering NGOs, consultancies, public relations, media, creative arts, the Australian government, and more.
• Communications and Engagement Careers: 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.
• Media Production Careers: 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.

How to Apply

• Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
• International students can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Fees & Scholarships

• 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $15,000*
• 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $60,500*
• Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 4.
• Scholarships are available, with UNSW awarding over $83 million in scholarships each year.