Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Media and Communication
The University of Newcastle
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The combined Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Media Communication program is an interdisciplinary degree designed to equip students with a wide range of skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the dynamic and ever-changing professional landscape. This program combines the applied approach of the Bachelor of Business with the global industry perspective of the Bachelor of Media Communication, providing students with a unique blend of business acumen and communication expertise.
A major sequence from both awards must be undertaken. For additional information about this degree, refer to 482201 Bachelor of Business and 483330 Bachelor of Media and Communication.
Areas of study
Business majors: Human resources management, innovation and entrepreneurship, international business, international relations, leadership and management, marketing.
Media and communication majors: Media production, news media, public relations.
Career opportunities
Business development manager, copywriter, editor, employee relations manager, director, entrepreneur, festival/events coordinator, film and documentary maker, film/television production, foreign correspondent, marketing coordinator, media planner, media production editor, political advisor, product and brand manager, public relations officer, tourism and events agent, trainee manager, travel writer.
Practical experience
The Newcastle Business School is hands-on and practical in its approach to learning and teaching. From 2023, all undergraduate students will complete work integrated learning as part of their degree programs.
Students participate in local industry placements such as NBN Television, The Newcastle Herald, ABC 1233, the University radio station 2NURFM, and internships with Channel 7 and Foxtel.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of Mathematics, any 2 units of English.
If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or have limited knowledge in them, we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree.
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Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University provides a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. Regardless of your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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.
- 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.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- 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.
Review of programs
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review. For up-to-date details, visit University of Newcastle degrees.
Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.