Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Communication and Media - Bachelor of Business is a double degree program that provides students with a complementary range of expertise within the business and commercial environment, including management, operations, and marketing, accounting, economics, and finance. This program enables students to research, plan, execute, and manage marketing campaigns, acquiring skills in issue management, product publicity, crisis communications, and media relations.

Program Details

• The Bachelor of Communication and Media equips students with an understanding of local and global media industries and the training to become an effective communicator using a variety of media, platforms, knowledge, and skills that are in high demand across many sectors from business to nonprofit to government agencies.
• The program supports student learning with state-of-the-art facilities, including a fully equipped television and video production studio, radio and podcasting suites, design labs, and film production spaces.
• Students can choose to specialize in Digital and Social Media, Marketing, Communication and Advertising, Journalism, Screen Media Production, or Visual Communication Design.

Careers

• Advertising Officer
• Copywriter
• Corporate Communications Officer
• Designer
• Digital Content Creator
• Digital Publishing
• Editor
• Feature Writer
• Game Designer
• Media Management Advisor
• Media Strategist
• Public Relations
• Publicity Officer
• Reporter
• Social Media Manager

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

The University of Wollongong has been awarded the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that the university is among the world's top 6% of business schools, with a curriculum that meets the highest standards, students learning from the best business minds, and graduates having the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today's global employers are looking for.

Admissions Information

• Academic Entry Requirements: Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.
• English Language Requirements: The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
  • TOEFL (Internet-based): 86 overall, with 18 in Reading, 18 in Writing, 17 in Listening, and 17 in Speaking.
• Workload: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week, including class time and independent study.

More Detail

• Fees: International course fees are $18,024 per session for the year 2025, with total course tuition fees subject to change from year to year.
• Key Dates:
  • Autumn Session, 2025: Application deadline, orientation, and session start dates.
  • Spring Session, 2025: Application deadline, orientation, and session start dates.
  • Autumn Session, 2026: Application deadline, orientation, and session start dates.
  • Spring Session, 2026: Application deadline, orientation, and session start dates.

Program Structure

• Duration: 4.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent.
• Delivery: On Campus.
• Codes: CRICOS: K, UOW: 3110.