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Bachelor of Media and Communication and Bachelor of Arts

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUB021UniversityStudy area: Creative ArtsData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Crawley · WA

Course overview

Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication and Arts. You’ll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Media and Communication where you will take a defined study plan and a Bachelor of Arts where you’ll choose a major from a wide range of options that will complement and enhance your studies. 

Why study this course at UWA?

Enhance your studies and pursue your interests by choosing from a wide range of Bachelor of Arts majors alongside the Media and Communication Studies Extended Major. You will have the opportunity to explore an area of Humanities and Social Sciences that fascinates you while developing your media and communication skills. Upon completion, you will graduate with two qualifications, having cut two years off the time it takes you to study two degrees. 

You'll learn to:

UWA’s Bachelor of Media and Communication offers applied learning opportunities and skills for working directly in diverse media and communication industries.

Combine this with a Bachelor of Arts where you will cultivate your passions while developing transferable skills that are essential in every industry and can never be automated – they’ll set you apart from the competition and help future-proof your career.

Potential jobs

  • Media and Communication Officer
  • Media and Policy Advisor
  • Community and Public Relations
  • Project Development and Research
  • Creative Media Producer

Course record

Majors

You can combine:

Extended major from the Bachelor of Media and Communication

  • Media and Communication (Extended Major)

With a wide range of majors from the Bachelor of Arts

You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.

Career Opportunities

Careers and employability

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Media and Communication and Bachelor of Arts are well placed for the job market. This combined degree offers a unique blend of specialist media and communication skills with the breadth of an Arts major. Depending on your chosen combination, you'll develop a versatile and enduring skill set that sets you apart from both media specialists and area experts, opening up distinctive career opportunities in an ever-evolving job market.

Potential jobs

  • Media and Communication Officer
  • Media and Policy Advisor
  • Community and Public Relations
  • Project Development and Research
  • Creative Media Producer

Get career-ready with a UWA degree

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.

Entry requirements

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24-26

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • CrawleyWAAugust 2026
  • CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
  • CrawleyWA