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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Communication and Media Studies

  • Non-Award

Communication and Media Studies is one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas of study in today's media-driven world.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-CMMST
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Contemporary mediation and communication tools and practices are transforming the way we think about our identities, relationships and communities, from language to screen, and from emoji to social networks. This major facilitates your practical communication and digital media skills alongside theoretical knowledge, to provide you a platform to become an effective and powerful communicator. You'll be trained to understand foundational aspects of media industries, processes and practices, from the technical skills in filming, editing and designing to the economic and ethical issues that underlie media production in the digital era. We don't just teach students how to 'do' media and communication work, but how to communicate complex ideas in a variety of media forms, while working collaboratively with others. If you are fascinated by how communication and media works in society, passionate about debating media topics and issues, see media and communication as central to good citizenship, and love the idea of combining your interests with other options in the Bachelor of Arts or Commerce, this major is for you. By engaging in a wide variety of practical tasks we develop your ability to manage projects, work in teams and solve complex problems. You'll also learn essential communication skills such as presenting and writing.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

Graduates are highly sought-after in areas such as content creation, journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations, multimedia production, public administration, UX design, analysis, government and education. Our graduates have gone on to succeed in government, corporate and political communication roles, journalism, film production, media research, marketing, public relations, strategic communication, public service, teaching, event management and promotions, information management, campaign management, web design, game design, professional photography, and a wide range of other rewarding careers.

Potential career opportunities include:
  • Advertising Strategist
  • Communication Manager
  • Copywriter
  • Journalist
  • Media Advisor
  • Video and Content Producer
Career Pathways

Graduates are highly sought-after in areas such as content creation, journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations, multimedia production, public administration, UX design, analysis, government and education. Our graduates have gone on to succeed in government, corporate and political communication roles, journalism, film production, media research, marketing, public relations, strategic communication, public service, teaching, event management and promotions, information management, campaign management, web design, game design, professional photography, and a wide range of other rewarding careers.

Potential career opportunities include:
  • Advertising Strategist
  • Communication Manager
  • Copywriter
  • Journalist
  • Media Advisor
  • Video and Content Producer
Further Study
This major lays the foundation for further study at honours and postgraduate level such as a Master of Strategic Communication, Master of International Relations, Master of Marketing, or a Master of Commerce.
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Further Study This major lays the foundation for further study at honours and postgraduate level such as a Master of Strategic Communication, Master of International Relations, Master of Marketing, or a Master of Commerce.
Postgraduate study at UWA
Master of Strategic Communication
Master of Strategic Communication

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