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Students
Tuition Fee
AUD 48,300
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
3 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Digital Media | Journalism | Media Studies
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Journalism and Information
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AUD 48,300
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-02-01-
2025-07-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Communication and Media Studies

Communication and Media Studies is one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas of study in today's media-driven world.


Course Details

  • Duration: 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
  • Location: Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • Starting dates: February, July
  • Weekly contact time: 12-15 contact hours, plus your own study time
  • Level of study: Undergraduate
  • Course Code: MJD-CMMST

About the Course

Communication and Media Studies provides you with practical training in communication and digital media skills alongside essential theoretical knowledge, to teach you how to be an effective and powerful communicator.


Contemporary mediation and communication tools and practices are transforming the way we think about our identities, relationships and communities, from language to screen, and from emoji to social networks. This major facilitates your practical communication and digital media skills alongside theoretical knowledge, to provide you a platform to become an effective and powerful communicator.


You'll be trained to understand foundational aspects of media industries, processes and practices, from the technical skills in filming, editing and designing to the economic and ethical issues that underlie media production in the digital era. We don’t just teach students how to ‘do’ media and communication work, but how to communicate complex ideas in a variety of media forms, while working collaboratively with others.


Career Pathways

Graduates are highly sought-after in areas such as content creation, journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations, multimedia production, public administration, UX design, analysis, government and education. Our graduates have gone on to succeed in government, corporate and political communication roles, journalism, film production, media research, marketing, public relations, strategic communication, public service, teaching, event management and promotions, information management, campaign management, web design, game design, professional photography, and a wide range of other rewarding careers.


Potential career opportunities include:


  • Advertising Strategist
  • Communication Manager
  • Copywriter
  • Journalist
  • Media Advisor
  • Video and Content Producer

Further Study

This major lays the foundation for further study at honours and postgraduate level such as a Master of Strategic Communication, Master of International Relations, Master of Marketing, or a Master of Commerce.


Fees and Scholarships

  • Domestic Student Fees: For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation.
  • International Student Fees: Annual course fee (2025) - $48,300.00. Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load.
  • Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements: Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
  • English Competency: English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Course Structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.


  • Level 1:
    • COMM1001 Power, Participation and Meaning (6)
    • COMM1002 Cultures, New Media and Communications (6)
  • Level 2:
    • COMM2001 Media Influence (6)
    • COMM2002 Digital Media (6)
  • Level 3:
    • COMM3001 Media Enterprise in Transition (6)
    • COMM3002 Media Production Project (6)
    • COMM3003 Designing Interactive Media (6)
    • COMM3004 Journalism and Strategic Communication (6)

Why Study This Course?

  • Gain sought-after skills in creativity, problem solving, teamwork, project management and persuasion
  • Learn to use the latest digital and multimedia tools
  • Become a versatile, creative and responsible communicator

Alumni

  • Andrew Wong: UWA Bachelor of Arts alumni, Andrew Wong, graduated in December 2018 with a major in Communication and Media Studies.
  • Aaron D'Cruz: A few months before graduating from UWA in 2016, I was scouted by a publicly listed tech company.
  • Taylah Jones: Communication and Media Studies student Taylah Jones made a big impact on women’s refuge Zonta House during her recent McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship.
  • Elizabeth Nguyen: I love the location and the campus; it’s very calming walking around uni every day. Classes are well-organised and lecturers are always willing to help.
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