Bachelor
School of Arts & Sciences
If you are interested in a career in communications and media, The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Communications & Media/Behavioural Science will give you the edge. This double degree explores the principles and techniques of communications and media, with the added knowledge and skills relating to psychology, political science, cultural studies and sociology. This double degree can be completed in 4 years of full-time study, or you can study part-time. Contact us today to find out more.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
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*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
Applicants with Higher Education
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* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:
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*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).
Communications and media are an exciting and inescapable part of modern life. With the advent of social media, the 24-hour news cycle, the development of citizen journalism, and the multiplatform delivery of film and screen production, the traditional media landscape has changed beyond recognition. This has presented new opportunities and avenues of communication for filmmakers, journalists, photographers and other media practitioners.
In the Bachelor of Communications & Media component of this double degree, you'll explore the principles and techniques of communications and media by examining and creating print, non-print and multimedia texts using traditional, new, and emerging media technologies. Our degree provides you with a unique opportunity to learn about journalism, film and screen production, digital communication, photography and much more. This program teaches you how to develop communication and media strategies and skills using contemporary techniques suitable for many types of workplaces.
You must complete a Major in either Journalism, Film and Screen Production, or Photography. Then you can study four extra courses in one of the other three Major areas or a complementary area from a range of humanities, science and social science disciplines - the choice is yours. See the Program Requirements below for specific details.
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science is a unique program that combines elements of psychology, political science, cultural studies and sociology. Integrating specialised knowledge developed in these social science disciplines and with a strong focus on critical psychology, the program forges a connection between traditional psychology and social work. As a graduate, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to work with those who may be experiencing marginalisation or disadvantage.
As part of the Behavioural Science component, you will complete 12 Behavioural Science courses, including an internship which offers you the chance to apply your theoretical knowledge and learn much more in a professional workplace.
Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; many employers will welcome the transferable skills. The following careers are open to graduates of this program: career opportunities include media advisor, publicist, change manager, social media manager, policy developer, public relations specialist, consumer behaviour or marketing analyst and corporate communications manager. Career options will also be influenced by the Major you take as part of your Bachelor of Communications and Media degree. For instance, if you take a journalism major, your choices are the following: journalist, digital marketer, communication consultant, sports reporter, social media marketing specialist, media and communications advisor, PR advisor, events coordinator, campaign officer, research officer, editor, travel writer, and videographer.
Core Curriculum
Full details of the Bachelor of Communications and Media / Bachelor of Behavioural Science program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.
More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.