Bachelor of Media/Bachelor of Arts

Combine your interests for a unique career that is connected to your talents and passions. In a double degree you focus on two areas of expertise to graduate with more knowledge, skills, and career options.

The Bachelor of Media at UNSW 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.

The UNSW Bachelor of Arts has a flexible program structure, you’ll be able to combine your passion with your purpose – by deepening your understanding of the world and honing the skillset that opens you up to an exciting range of industries and jobs.

Choose study options across the humanities and social sciences, including English, criminology, history, languages, media, philosophy, politics and international relations, and sociology. No matter what disciplines you choose, you’ll practice critical-thinking, explore creative problem-solving, learn how to communicate clearly and effectively, and conduct your own research.

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

Bachelor of Media: Cinema studies, communications and journalism, media studies, public relations and advertising, screen production. Bachelor of Arts: Asian studies, Chinese studies, criminology, creative writing, English, environmental humanities, European studies, film studies, French studies, geographical studies, German studies, global development, history, indigenous studies, Japanese studies, Korean studies, linguistics, media, culture and technology, music studies, philosophy, politics and international relations, studies in psychology, sociology and anthropology, Spanish studies, theatre and performance studies.

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, advocate, activist, politician, political strategist, policy consultant, business consultant, office administrator, international representative, research assistant, government administrator, public servant, diplomat, academic, journalist, writer, publisher, content producer, social media producer.

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.