Bachelor of Media and Communications
Bachelor of Media and Communications
Summary In today’s always-on environment where seemingly everyone wants news and entertainment at their fingertips, the heart of storytelling is an exciting and powerful place to be. The Bachelor of Media and Communications will equip you with the skills you’ll need to respond to today’s – and tomorrow’s – rapidly…
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Summary
In today’s always-on environment where seemingly everyone wants news and entertainment at their fingertips, the heart of storytelling is an exciting and powerful place to be.
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.
Key features
Enhance your learning in our multi-million-dollar media hub
Access our professional production studio spaces, industry-standard digital workstations, a theatre and digital production tools. Hone your skills by learning from award-winning professionals
Learn from widely published academics and award-winning media producers – all with industry experience. 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.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Communications specialist
Cross-cultural worker
Cross-platform producer
Documentary producer
Entrepreneur
Game designer
Independent filmmaker
Journalist
Lobbyist
Media designer
Podcast producer or presenter
Public relations manager
Screen and film producer
Social media and digital marketing specialist
Television producer or presenter
Web content producer
Employers
Advertising and media agencies
Educational institutions
Gaming developers
Media and news outlets
Media, creative or communications agencies
Production studios – film, TV and sound
Radio and television broadcasters
Self-employment
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.
