Bachelor of Media (Public Relations and Advertising) / Bachelor of Arts
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Program Overview
Are you seeking a career in public relations and advertising, with the ability to draw on your knowledge of the arts? The Bachelor of Media (Public Relations & Advertising) and Bachelor of Arts is a new double degree, allowing you to combine public relations and advertising with in-depth study of a specific area of the arts, humanities and social sciences.
The Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) will teach you to sharpen your communication skills by providing a philosophical and cultural foundation in media studies combined with practical skills in public relations and advertising. The Bachelor of Arts gives you the benefits of an education in the Humanities, Social Sciences and the Creative and Performing Arts including the tools you need to think critically and communicate effectively. With more than 30 areas of study to choose from, you will develop transferable skills that complement your public relations and advertising studies.
This combined degree, which typically takes four years, will equip you to work across a wide range of communication fields.
It is designed for students with a passion for PR and advertising who wish to enjoy the flexibility of structuring a degree around their specific skills, interests and career aspirations.
Sydney, Australia
48 Months
AU$ 39,320
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90
Double Degree Structure
Students must complete 192 UOC.
Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) (96 UOC)
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PR and Advertising core and prescribed electives (60 UOC)
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Media Studies prescribed electives (36 UOC)
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Bachelor of Arts (96 UOC)
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A home major stream (60 UOC)
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A minor stream (24 UOC)
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Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives (12UOC)
Disciplinary Component - 3453 Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
96 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree
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Level 1 PR and Advertising Core Courses.
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12 Units of Credit:
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Level 2 PR and Advertising Core Courses
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18 Units of Credit:
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Level 3 PR and Advertising Core Courses
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12 Units of Credit:
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Level 1 Media Prescribed Courses
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12 Units of Credit:
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Level 2 Media Prescribed Courses
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12 Units of Credit:
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Level 3 Media Prescribed Courses
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12 Units of Credit:
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PR & Advertising Prescribed Courses
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18 Units of Credit:
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Disciplinary Component - 3409 Arts
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96 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree
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Home Majors and Minors
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Optional External Specialisations
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Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives
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Academic Writing & Language Enhancement
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Qualifications |
Direct entry requirement |
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All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) |
11 |
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Indian School Certificate (CISCE) |
79 |
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India State Board |
84 |
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels) |
10 |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) |
26 |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016) |
1130 |
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:
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English language tests and university English courses
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Prior study in the medium of English
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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
$39,320*
2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree
$161,645*
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