Bachelor of Communications and Media/Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Communications and Media introduces students to the field of communications and media and 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. They have research and communication skills and can work both autonomously and with others. Students develop core skills through in-depth study of at least one major discipline area, selected from the traditional humanities, social and behavioural sciences, and/or communications and media. In upper-year levels, students may undertake specialised learning to complement their professional and/or personal interests.  Internships enable students to apply knowledge and skills in the workplace and to hone work-ready aptitudes. Students can also take advantage of short and long-term international learning opportunities through the Experience the World and Study Abroad programs. Arts graduates are valued across a range of industries and workplaces, and are well-placed to make a lifelong contribution to the intellectual, cultural and civic life of communities.

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.