Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Media and Communications)

This stream of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies will provide you with a broad array of skills tailored to meet the needs of the fast-changing media and communications landscape. Gain real-world experience in media writing, radio, video and digital media production, and media relations as well as a scholarly and critical education in media and communications theory and practice. You will also undertake a second major from a range of disciplines and advanced coursework and complete a substantial final-year project. You will undertake a compulsory internship where you will get hands-on experience and make valuable contacts. Internships are available in a variety of areas, including national and international journalism placements, public relations and advertising agencies, national television and radio, and major print and online media. This practical work experience in your chosen field of interest can give you a definite edge over other graduates as you seek professional employment after graduation. Majors Minors can be completed in any of the below areas, as well as standalone minors in Australian Literature, Celtic Studies, Criminology, Diversity Studies, Sanskrit, Social Policy or Writing Studies. Agricultural and Resource Economics (Major) American Studies (Major) Ancient Greek (Major) Ancient History (Major) Anthropology (Major) Arabic Language and Cultures (Major) Archaeology (Major) Art History (Major) Asian Studies (Major) Biblical Studies and Classical Hebrew (Major) Chinese Studies (Major) Cultural Studies (Major) Digital Cultures (Major) Econometrics (Major) Economic Policy (Major) Economics (Major) English (Major) European Studies (Major) Film Studies (Major) Financial Economics (Major) French and Francophone Studies (Major) Gender Studies (Major) Germanic Studies (Major) Hebrew (Modern) (Major) History (Major) Indigenous Studies (Major) Indonesian Studies (Major) International Relations (Major) International and Comparative Literary Studies (Major) Italian Studies (Major) Japanese Studies (Major) Jewish Civilisation, Thought and Culture (Major) Korean Studies (Major) Latin (Major) Linguistics (Major) Modern Greek Studies (Major) Music (Major) Philosophy (Major) Political Economy (Major) Politics (Major) Socio-Legal Studies (Major) Sociology (Major) Spanish and Latin American Studies (Major) Studies in Religion (Major) Theatre and Performance Studies (Major) Careers & future study Graduate opportunities Our graduates enter a wide range of careers. Examples include: creative lead digital journalist events and marketing executive media adviser multimedia producer native content editor production coordinator social media editor staff writer web producer Future study Eligible candidates may apply for admission to a rich postgraduate program in the humanities and social sciences, comprising advanced learning and professional courses. Master's degrees include capstone projects ranging from internships with government and non-government organisations in Australia and overseas, the gallery and museum sector, and leading media organisations to opportunities for independent research projects. These projects prepare students for higher degrees by research.