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Edith Cowan University

Joondalup , Western Australia ,Australia

Bachelor of Global Media and Communication

This International Dual Degree provides you with an opportunity to gain valuable international experience while receiving two degrees.

Graduates will receive both a Bachelor of Global Media and Communication from ECU, and a BA (Hons) Global Communications and Media from the University of Portsmouth (UK).

It will equip you with the necessary skills for a career in the media and communications industry and takes advantage of the specialisations each university offers.

The course prepares graduates to work in the media industries nationally and internationally. It focuses on providing a critical understanding of global media, practical industry skills, cultural contexts and professional communication, and fosters a creative and critical global mindset. The choice of units will help you navigate complexity and diversity in a rapidly changing work environment. Specialisations are available in either Media and Journalism or Screen, Media and Cultural Studies providing relevant industry skills and a comprehensive transdisciplinary understanding of media production, consumption and representation.

Campus Information

Mount Lawley

Our Mount Lawley Campus is only minutes from Perth CBD and the Beaufort Street cafe strip. It is equipped with extensive teaching resources, first-rate IT and performing arts facilities, a sport and fitness centre and on-campus accommodaWestern Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

This degree provides students with advanced communication and critical engagement skills that are essential in a wide range of professions.

Possible future job titles

Broadcaster, Journalist, Writer, Communications Officer, Film Maker, Script Writer, Content Creator, Media Commentator, Production Manager, Editors.

PSW Opportunity

  • All the 3 campuses of ECU are regional, hence students can enjoy upto 3 years of PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

* For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.

English Language requirements (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or

Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

 

  • Course Code: 107636H
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 03 Year  06 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 123550 AUD
    Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
    Application Fee: N/A
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