Bachelor of Communication and Media

This degree has been developed and designed with industry, which means it is relevant, up-to-date and guaranteed to provide you with the best start in this fast-paced industry.In fact, the curriculum continues to be informed by industry partners, including an industry advisory group of practicing communication and media professionals. This relevant learning, combined with final-year real-world experience, ensures you graduate career-ready.Study a degree that has been designed and developed in consultation with industry.Gain valuable real-world experience when you complete a final-year industry placement or project.Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in Language, Communication and Culture.Learn from industry experts.

You will learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate communication strategies that engage and inform targeted audiences using a range of media platforms.Studying communication and media at UniSA gives you the flexibility to select a sub-major, so you can specialise in fields such as journalism, film and television, marketing, or tourism management. A marketing sub-major would be highly desirable in a communications and marketing role, while a journalism sub-major would prepare you for media advisor roles. If you're interested in social media or digital content, then a digital media sub-major may be for you. Other popular sub-majors include film and TV, tourism, and event management.You will also select two electives, enabling you to further build on your skills and knowledge. There is a focus on professional practice, and during your final year you will get the opportunity to complete an industry placement working in a public relations, communication management or media role.

Career outcomes - :Nine in 10 large businesses, and more than four in 10 small-to-medium businesses now have a strategy behind their social media and communications investment1, so there is no better time to be beginning a career in communication and media.

As a professional communicator you will be interested in current affairs, public communication in all its forms, and the communication aspects of political, economic and social issues. You will also have a passion for writing and language, a curiosity about why and how people communicate, and a desire to use communication skills to promote understanding of significant political, social, cultural and scientific issues and events. Careers to consider:

communication officer: plan content and write copy for promotional publications and material
content creator and writer: write for a range of channels and mediums including web, blogs, news, social media, search engine optimisation, publications and advertising
digital and social media manager: responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies for an organisation’s social media sites
media liaison officer: liaise between two organisations to communicate and coordinate activities
PR coordinator: understand and support client needs – and use all forms of media and communication to build, maintain and manage their reputation
marketing and communication officer: coordinate advertising and public relations activities for businesses

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.IELTS - 6.0 with 6 RWSL
TOEFL PBT - 550 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL iBT - 60 with no less than 18