Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Media and Communications
616401
Humanities and social sciences
This degree develops knowledge of media and communications in their cultural and historical contexts. Graduates understand and apply a range of methods for studying forms of communication - print, film, television, new media, and […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$6440 (1st year contribution)
University of New England - Armidale
Start Date
Feb 2026
Jun 2026
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
,
Course outline

This degree develops knowledge of media and communications in their cultural and historical contexts. Graduates understand and apply a range of methods for studying forms of communication – print, film, television, new media, and diverse writing practices – and their role in modern society. Students can study disciplines related to media and communications, such as literature, theatre, language, music, sociology, history, political studies, or psychology. For external study, contact the UNE Future Students Team. For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.

University of New England

Majors

Media and culture; writing and publishing.
Minor: Global screen cultures; digital and social media.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Assumed knowledge

English

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

93.95

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

93.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

77.60

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

79.60

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

63.95

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

66.30

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

33.3%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

N/P#

Percentage of all students

N/P#

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

33.3%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

18

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Journalism, radio and television film production, public relations, corporate writing, editing and publishing, research, marketing communications, advertising and communication strategy.

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