Course overview
The Bachelor of Media and Communication offers applied learning opportunities and skills if you're interested in directly working in media and communications industries. Developed with ideation, engagement, and impact in mind, the degree provides a structured and agile development pathway including many industry facing activities for those with a career minded focus in journalism, media production, strategic communication, and digital storytelling.
Why study this degree at UWA
- Learn from a dynamic group of academics with extensive expertise and experience in the field of media and communication
- Benefit from the comprehensive educational offerings of a world-class Group of Eight university
- Gain a state-of-the-art applied degree that gives you the core skills you need to succeed in media and communication
- Develop intellectual leadership and digital competencies to foster meaningful engagement and collaborations in the field
You'll learn to
- identify the evolving roles and applications of media and communication in Australia, Asia-Pacific and the world
- engage with media and communication technologies, processes and techniques through creative, critical, and reflective thinking and practice
- interpret, evaluate, and communicate complex ideas and issues across audiences, platforms, and professional contexts
- work independently and collaboratively to ideate, design, develop and evaluate media projects and endeavours
Career opportunities: Creative Media Producer, Journalist, Advertising, Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Media Relations
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.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities: Creative Media Producer, Journalist, Advertising, Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Media Relations
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.
Majors
Media and Communication (Extended Major)
Designed with a focus on creativity, engagement, and real-world impact, this major offers applied learning opportunities for those interested in working within the media and communications industries.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Use the ATAR 70 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.
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.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CrawleyWAAugust 2026
- CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
- CrawleyWA

