Bachelor of Media and Communications and Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
Bachelor of Media and Communications and Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
Summary The Bachelor of Media and Communications will equip you with the skills you’ll need to respond to today’s – and tomorrow’s – rapidly evolving media environment. Whether you’re interested in making your own films or music videos, writing for print and online publications, designing interactive and media-rich websites, producing…
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Summary
The Bachelor of Media and Communications will equip you with the skills you’ll need to respond to today’s – and tomorrow’s – rapidly evolving media environment. Whether you’re interested in making your own films or music videos, writing for print and online publications, designing interactive and media-rich websites, producing radio podcasts and broadcasts, streaming live media or managing public relations campaigns, this degree will position you at the heart of content creation. The Bachelor of Chiropractic Science – the longest-running degree of its kind in Australia – will prepare you for a rewarding career in one of the largest primary health professions. When you combine it with the Master of Chiropractic, you’ll be equipped to work in private practice, chiropractic sports medicine, allied health areas, health insurance assessment, medico-legal advising, work health and safety, rehabilitation and research.
Key features
Gain practical skills while undertaking a media internship
Undertake a media internship – aligned to your career interests – to enhance your employment prospects. Gain the high-level practical skills employers want
Develop production skills relevant to a range of industry practices across diverse platforms. Receive training in diagnostics
Learn how to use a range of diagnostic tools, including patient interviews, physical examination and X-rays. Enhance your learning within our unique health precinct
Access our world-class anatomy and chiro labs, which will provide you with the hands-on experience you need to enter the workforce.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Allied health professional
Chiropractor (after further study)
Cross-cultural worker
Cross-platform producer
Documentary producer
Entrepreneur
Game designer
Healthcare adviser
Integrated healthcare professional
Journalist
Lobbyist
Media designer
Podcast producer or presenter
Rehabilitation service provider
Researcher
Sports injury specialist
Employers
Advertising and media agencies
Aged care facilities
Chiropractic clinics
Educational institutions
Gaming developers
Health and fitness clubs
Hospitals
Media and news outlets
Media, creative or communications agencies
Production studios – film, TV and sound
Radio and television broadcasters
Self-employment
Sport and recreation organisations
Sports clubs and teams
Streaming media companies and services
Web design agencies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.