Bachelor of Communications and Media/Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Communications and Media provides learning opportunities to develop in-depth skills in areas of communication practice. Students explore core concepts in cultural studies of the media, and develop creative, practical and technical skills appropriate for a wide range of industry settings. Graduates of this course will be multi-skilled media practitioners with an industry standard portfolio of work. The course also develops transferable skills, including the ability to think critically, creatively and ethically, solve problems innovatively, be culturally and globally aware, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning.

Bachelor of Arts graduates think critically, creatively and ethically to solve problems and are culturally and globally aware. This degree is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in the humanities with subject areas as diverse as history, communications, social justice and English literature. You can tailor your degree with a second Major within arts, sciences or business, depending on your interests.

With a unique emphasis on experiential learning and critical thinking, you will develop your ability to research, analyse, interpret, draw conclusions, problem-solve and communicate. You will be given opportunities to show initiative, work as a team member, and be flexible and adaptable, as well as gain practical work experience through our internship program.

Areas of study

Advertising, business, English literature, film and screen production, history, human resource management, journalism, liberal arts, marketing, mathematics, philosophy, politics and international relations, public relations, social justice, sociology, theatre studies, theology, writing.

Career opportunities

Journalist, digital marketer, communication consultant, sports reporter, social media marketing specialist or content creator, media and communications adviser, public relations adviser, events coordinator, campaign officer, research officer, editor, travel writer, videographer , film maker (writer, director, producer, editor, sound recordist, special effects supervisor, production manager.

Practical experience

Elective internships and work-integrated learning opportunities.

Honours

An additional honours program is available to students who have excelled in their studies and who wish to deepen their knowledge in a particular field via an independent research project.

Fees and charges

Refer to Notre Dame current fee information.

Course updates
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