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Bachelor of Media

UNSW

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About

Media is the glue of a modern society, as it shapes every aspect of our lives today. 

This new degree unlocks the specialist expertise, knowledge, creative thinking and creative problem-solving skills to help you make an impact as a media professional, or simply set you up as a more aware professional to succeed in your second and third job, not just your first.

You’ll have the opportunity to tailor a degree to your specific interests by specialising in public relations and advertising, communications and journalism, screen production, cinema studies, or media studies. During this time, you’ll develop practical job skills as well as conceptual, strategic, creative and critical capabilities to help you make an impact in the exciting and fast-changing world of media.

Key features:

  • World-leading researchers and practitioners
  • A unique approach to learning
  • Latest technology and industry experience
  • An inclusive community
  • Professional connections

Double Degrees: Bachelor of Media can be combined with 422810 Bachelor of Arts, 424100 Bachelor of Commerce, 421051 Bachelor of Design, 421030 Bachelor of Fine Arts, 426000 Bachelor of Law, 422302 Bachelor of Social Sciences

ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.

Areas of study

Cinema studies, communications and journalism, media studies, public relations and advertising, screen production.

Career opportunities

Public relations, advertising account management, advertising creative services, media relations, social media strategist, journalist, presenter, video producer, screenwriters, animator, game designer, advertising creative, interactive media designer.

Practical experience

Optional for credit internship course.

Honours

Available as an additional year to high achieving students.

Fees and charges

Refer to UNSW current fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Recommended studies: English (Advanced).

All applicants

Portfolio (optional): Demonstrate your passions and skills alongside your ATAR. Depending on your preferred degree, you'll complete either a critical reflection or a portfolio, with successful applicants receiving an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement for their preferred degree. See more information about UNSW Admission Pathways.

Also refer to UNSW Sydney general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the UNSW website.

Further information

View all details of this course on the UNSW website.

UNSW Sydney degrees

The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.

UNSW Sydney website

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

* The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.

Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.