Bachelor
School of Arts & Sciences, Fremantle Campus
This double degree combines the specialist professional Bachelor of Communications & Media program with a degree that provides a broad range of skills and knowledge applicable to many workplaces - the Bachelor of Arts.
The Bachelor of Communications & Media explores the principles and techniques of communications and media by examining and creating print, screen and multimedia texts, using traditional, and new and emerging media and screen production technologies. The Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree allows you to complete an in-depth study in a humanities or social science subject from a wide range of disciplines and to develop skills that will enable you to apply your knowledge in a range of situations and contribute effectively to the cultural and intellectual life of society.
This double degree can be completed in 4 years of full-time study or you can study part-time.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to 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.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education:
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for 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 then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
Communications and media are an exciting and inescapable part of modern life. With the advent of social media, the 24-hour news cycle and the development of citizen journalism, as well as 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.
The Bachelor of Communications & Media component of this double degree effectively prepares you for a wide range of jobs. 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 will complete a Major in either Journalism or Film and Screen Production or Photography. You then have a lot of choice - you can complete a second Major in one of these three areas or a Minor. Or you can complete a second Major or Minor in a complementary area of study from a range of humanities, science and social science disciplines. See the Program Regulations below for specific details.
The Bachelor of Arts component will develop your ability to analyse, interpret, deliberate, draw conclusions, communicate, work as a team member and problem-solve. You will be able to consider multiple perspectives and handle ambiguity and uncertainty. These are the skills needed in the 21st century workplace and they will complement your study of the Bachelor of Communications and Media perfectly.
You will study an Arts Major in a humanities or social science area of your choice which will give you in-depth, specialist knowledge and skills that will allow you to contribute effectively to the cultural and intellectual life of society. Our Majors include English Literature, Social Justice, Politics and International Relations, History, Archaeology, Theatre Studies, Journalism and Film and Screen Production. See the Program Regulations for the complete list.
Communications specialists are needed in many organisations and as a result communications and media graduates are in demand. Combining your professional skills and technical knowledge with the versatile skills gained by completing your Bachelor of Arts, will make you a resourceful and capable asset to many workplaces.
Journalism Major
Career opportunities include 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.
Film and Screen Production Major
Career opportunities include director, writer, film maker, producer, social media content creator, editor, sound recordist, special effects supervisor, production manager and videographer.
Photography Major:
Career opportunities include photographer working in many areas such as news, sport, travel, fashion, science, portraiture, or advertising; photojournalist, advertising art director, multimedia specialist
Bachelor of Arts:
Career opportunities are diverse and depend on the Major you choose.
See individual Arts Majors for specific career information.
Film and Screen Production Major
Career opportunities include director, writer, film maker, producer, social media content creator, editor, sound recordist, special effects supervisor, production manager and videographer.
Photography Major:
Career opportunities include photographer working in many areas such as news, sport, travel, fashion, science, portraiture, or advertising; photojournalist, advertising art director, multimedia specialist
Bachelor of Arts:
Career opportunities are diverse and depend on the Major you choose.
See individual Arts Majors for specific career information.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.
More information about the courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Here you can find full details of the courses on offer in 2020 and 2021.