Bachelor of Communication and Media
Degree Level Undergraduate
Year 2020
You’re considered an International student if you are a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
Degree Level Undergraduate
Year 2020
Program Code
MBCD
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Fees
2020: AUD$ 28,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)
Admissions
Student Profile
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
081881B
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
OR
Work and life experience
Bangladesh HSC | 3.5 |
Canada High School (OSSD) | 60 |
Eynesbury FSP | 310 |
German Abitur | 3.3 |
India (best 4) | 60 |
Kenya KCSE (average) | B |
Malaysia STPM (best 3) | 6 |
Malaysia UEC | 32 |
Norway GPA | 2.8 |
Pakistan HSSC | 75 |
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) | 6 |
Sweden GPA | 12.5 |
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board | 6 |
Vietnam | 7 |
Australia | 65 |
IB (best 6) | 26 |
USA SAT (1600) | 1050 |
HKDSE | 15 |
Nepal NEB | 2.41 |
12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
Skilled communicators are essential in every organisation, and this adaptable degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create, develop and deliver communication across a range of platforms.
With a focus on communication for both traditional and online media, you will develop skills in:
Practical, real-world experience is also a key component of this degree and in your final year you will complete an industry internship. This important hands-on experience will prepare you for a variety of communication roles.
Based on academic merit and quota, you may have the option to do the one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at the end of this degree. Honours is an intensive year of advanced study that develops your abilities in academic research. It allows you to research a topic that interests you. Other selection criteria may apply.
If you’re interested in studying a combined degree with the Bachelor of Communication and Media, please submit an enquiry and we’ll get in touch to discuss your options.
This degree offers flexible study options with all courses being available at Magill, and with the majority of courses being available at City West or Online.
You will learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate communication strategies that engage and inform targeted audiences using a range of media platforms. With a focus on communication for both traditional and online media, you'll study:
Studying communication and media at UniSA gives you the flexibility to select a sub-major, so you can specialise in fields such as journalism, film and television, marketing, or tourism management. A marketing sub-major would be highly desirable in a communications and marketing role, while a journalism sub-major would prepare you for media advisor roles. If you're interested in social media or digital content, then a digital media sub-major may be for you. Other popular sub-majors include film and TV, tourism, and event management.
You will also select two electives, enabling you to further build on your skills and knowledge. There is a focus on professional practice, and during your final year you will get the opportunity to complete an industry placement working in a public relations, communication management or media role.
This degree has been developed and designed with industry, which means it is relevant, up-to-date and guaranteed to provide you with the best start in this fast-paced industry.
In fact, the curriculum continues to be informed by industry partners, including an industry advisory group of practicing communication and media professionals. This relevant learning, combined with final-year real-world experience, ensures you graduate career-ready.
Nine in 10 large businesses, and more than four in 10 small-to-medium businesses now have a strategy behind their social media and communications investment1, so there is no better time to be beginning a career in communication and media.
As a professional communicator you will be interested in current affairs, public communication in all its forms, and the communication aspects of political, economic and social issues. You will also have a passion for writing and language, a curiosity about why and how people communicate, and a desire to use communication skills to promote understanding of significant political, social, cultural and scientific issues and events. Careers to consider:
1 Sensis Social Media report 2017
How to apply for international students will give you helpful information about the application process at the University of South Australia. When you are ready, apply through our International Application System. If you would like to talk to someone near you about studying at the University of South Australia, we have agents all over the world who can assist you. Find an Education Agent in your country.
Australian
There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:
International
There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
Recipients can get a 50% reduction on tuition fees for up to four years of full-time study for selected degrees.
Recipients can get a 25% reduction on tuition fees for their first year of study for selected degrees.
As a student at the University of South Australia you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.
Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform. We have health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and great student lounges. You will also have access to a range of community clinics, which provide professional and cost effective services in areas of health, law and psychology. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and lots more.
Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, a perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
Communication is at the core of how we live today in our connected and globalised world. Effective communication and media management allows us to create business relationships, develop e-commerce opportunities, promote political policies and facilitate the exchange of mass information. There is no other field that has that reach.
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees.
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.
We also have many events throughout the year in Australia and overseas where you can speak with UniSA representatives about your area of interest. View our calendar of events in your home country by selecting the 'International' filter.
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