Bachelor of Media (Comm & Journalism)

The Bachelor of Media in Communication & Journalism consists of 24 courses and can be completed in three-years full-time
 

The program includes:
 

• 9 Media core courses

• 3 Communication and Journalism core courses

• 4 Media/Journalism electives

• 2 Arts and Social Sciences electives

• 6 Electives/ general education courses
   

  Each university year at UNSW has three terms and an optional summer study period.
   

  Some courses need to be studied in your first and second year, so you’re prepared for courses that can only be studied in later years. You can study full-time or part-time. Depending on how you plan your study load, you can fit two or three courses into a term and one course in a summer term.
   

  Below is an example of what you could study in a standard three-year, full-time study plan for the Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism).
   

  First year
   

• 3 Media core courses

• 2 Prescribed Arts/Media courses

• 1 Prescribed faculty elective

• 2 Free electives
   

Second year
 

• 2 Media core courses

• 3 Communication and Journalism/Media electives

• 1 Prescribed faculty elective

• 2 Free electives/general education courses
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Third year
 

• 2 Media core courses

• 4 Communication and Journalism/Media electives

• 2 Free electives/general education courses
   

Program Structure

Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
 

Depth Component:
 

• 60 UOC of Communication and Journalism core and prescribed electives

• 36 UOC of Media Studies prescribed electives
   

Breadth Component:
 

• An optional home minor of 24 UOC (four courses)

• 12 UOC of Free Electives (two courses)

• 12 UOC of General Education (two courses)
   

OR
 

An optional external minor of 24-36 UOC (four to six courses) selected from the list of UNSW BA approved external minors*
12-24 UOC of Free Electives (two to four courses)
*An external minor satisfies the 12 UOC of General Education required in the single program
 

OR
 

• 36 UOC of Free Electives (six courses)

• 12 UOC of General Education (two courses)
   

Disciplinary Component

96 Units of Credit:
 

• Optional Minors
   

• Free Electives

• 36 Units of Credit:
   

• General Education

• 12 Units of Credit:
   

• Academic Writing & English Enhancement Courses

Applicants will be assessed on a combination of higher school academic results, portfolio submission and an interview.

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
 

• English language tests and university English courses

• Prior study in the medium of English

• Other qualifications
   

UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach the English language level required for entry into your chosen degree. Different options are available depending on your current English language level. 

IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

TOEFL 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

2022 Indicative First Year Fee

$38,628*
 

2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree

$121,445*

Your hands-on industry experience and theoretical understanding will give you a unique edge in future media industries. Our graduates have been highly successful, forging media careers in news, journalism, digital media, social media, communications, public relations, and more