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Bachelor of Media and Communication

Study Media and Communication at Flinders

Prepare for a career in the media, communications and multimedia industries.

Designed and developed with the industry in mind, in this degree you’ll gain the skills to research, write, design and produce content for the ever-changing media landscape. Get equipped to persuade and inform different audiences, create graphics and images, publish and maintain communication on various platforms, and undertake marketing/public relations activities. You’ll also develop practical industry knowledge and the contacts to graduate prepared for a challenging career. 

Note: this course used to be called Bachelor of Communication and Professional Writing

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2020 selection rank

70.00

Guaranteed selection rank

75.00

TAFElink

Diploma or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

224151

Delivery mode
On campus:
  • – Bedford Park
Online: No.
Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee
  • 2020: $7,700
How are these fees calculated?
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

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Why study Media and Communication at Flinders

  • No. 1 in SA in Communications for overall quality of educational experience and teaching quality*
  • The only degree in South Australia targeting the new professions in global communication
  • Learn from industry leaders
  • Gain the skills needed for cutting edge careers in media, communications and multimedia
  • Research, write, design and produce communication content for a range of media platforms
  • Gain hands-on, industry experience with work integrated learning
  • This degree is evidence based: it links theory and research with practical applications
  • Develop visual and written communication skills to present information in a variety of disciplines and collaborative situations
  • Critically evaluate the role of communication and media in contemporary society
  • Explore the role of culture in international media practices and policies

*The Good Universities Guide 2020 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only

Your career

Potential occupations include:

  • chief communications officer
  • social media specialist
  • public relations officer
  • marketing specialist
  • media liaison
  • content strategist
  • digital copywriter.

Potential employers include:

  • multinational news and entertainment corporations
  • theatre/dance campanies
  • galleries
  • publishers
  • start-ups
  • local and national government
  • advertising agencies.

Hear from our students

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Being at Flinders allowed me to further my writing skills as well as enhance new professional skills like game design, critical thinking and graphic design. Media and Communication taught me more about how these fields work and was able to increase my skills. The internship topic in this degree is how I got to the Don Dunstan Foundation and connections made during my studies aided in my writing career. I still use my skills and knowledge attained during my studies every day, even when I’m not working.

Read more
Cameron Lowe Bachelor of Media and Communication

Media and Communication student Sean Kemp

What you will study

First year

A typical first year might include:
  • core topics in visual communication, marketing principles, writing for digital environments, convergence cultures and multimedia
  • option topics in areas such as business, tourism, entrepreneurship, and media.

Second year

A typical second year might include:
  • a selection of core topics covering social media marketing, technical writing, journalism, digital graphic design, media policy and multimedia production
  • a topic in communication theory
  • option topics such as consumer behaviour, marketing communications, culture and communication, ethics, Australian/Indigenous media, interaction design, media and cultural identities.

Third year

A typical third year might include:
  • a selection of core topics covering publishing and editing; writing for PR and advertising; and writing for business, the public sector and media audiences
  • a work placement in communication
  • a selection of optional topics covering e-business, marketing, governance, sustainability and ethics, intercultural communication, politics and the internet, scriptwriting, and digital games.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for a range of international careers, through hands-on experience, as well as skills in conceptual rigour and critical thinking, all of which increase your professional versatility.

Study abroad

Flinders has a series of international exchange links that give you a chance to study part of your degree overseas. Gain another perspective, gather experience and immerse yourself in the culture of another country.

Innovation and
enterprise topics

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.

These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.

How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

Explore our pathways

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

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If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

1300 354 633

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