Bachelor of Media and Communication (Professional)
The Bachelor of Media and Communication (Professional) includes a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. You'll benefit from Swinburne’s unique industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree.
The course is designed to provide students with the latest skills and knowledge that will prepare them for a variety of roles in the dynamic and ever changing industries associated with media and communication. The degree takes a strategic approach to media and communication and links theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to operate effectively in diverse settings within industry.
Graduates will be well qualified for roles in settings such as agencies, not-for-profits, government departments, small business and large corporate organisations.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Media and Communication (Professional) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 375 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Major
8 units (100 credit points)
Choose a major:
- Advertising
- Cinema and Screen Studies
- Creative Writing and Literature
- Digital Advertising Technology
- Games and Interactivity
- Journalism
- Media Industries
- Professional Writing and Editing
- Public Relations
- Social Media
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Media and Communication (Professional), graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge, conceptual understanding, technical skills and expertise in the broad field of media and communication
- formulate arguments that draw on and critique the differences between relevant theories and evidence as they pertain to the field of media and communication
- exercise initiative and judgement in planning, problem-solving and decision-making in professional practice and/or scholarship, individually and in collaboration with others
- demonstrate critical analysis, creativity and problem-solving in relation to a range of media and communication activities and processes
- recognise and reflect on social, cultural, legal and ethical issues relating to media and communication industries in local and international contexts
- apply a broad understanding of an audience through interpreting and communicating ideas, problems and arguments in a range of media and communication contexts and formats, using the English language
- reflect critically on their performance and/or scholarship and use this to improve their own creative and productive outcomes
- apply research methodology relevant to the field of media and communication.
Campus Information
Hawthron
Main Campus - All programs run here
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
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
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Working at Swinburne comes with a wide range of benefits that are continually reviewed and refined. These include flexible working arrangements, staff discounts and career development opportunities
Join a vibrant community of academics, teachers, professionals and students, where your work can directly impact society.
Swinburne delivers excellence in teaching and research in science, technology, business, law, design and innovation. As a multi-sector provider, there are opportunities to apply for jobs in higher education, vocational education and pathways. There are also opportunities marketing and communications, customer service, information technology, finance, human resources and administration.
Our mission is to create economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. In doing so, we want to attract those with similar values who can help us make a difference.
As an employer we promote diversity, support career development, provide flexibility and offer competitive salary packages.
PSW Opportunity
- After completion of Bachelor's degree student is eligible for 2 years PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
- You need a minimum of 65% in Year XII (only the main subjects plus English will be considered).
- Punjab and Haryana State Board Students need a minimum of 85% in class 12 to qualify in any course.
- Course Code: 095886D
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
148960 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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